Edsrud Dam; Myron
Key Takeaway
Edsrud Dam; Myron is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00758 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Myron Edsrud
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Edsrud Dam; Myron?
Edsrud Dam; Myron is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Edsrud Dam; Myron?
Edsrud Dam; Myron is owned by Myron Edsrud (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Edsrud Dam; Myron built?
Edsrud Dam; Myron was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Edsrud Dam; Myron?
Edsrud Dam; Myron serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Edsrud Dam; Myron?
Edsrud Dam; Myron has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Edsrud Dam; Myron last inspected?
Edsrud Dam; Myron was last inspected on September 8, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.