Egeland Dam; Craig
Key Takeaway
Egeland Dam; Craig is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 83.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | ND01032 |
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
Craig Egeland
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Egeland Dam; Craig?
Egeland Dam; Craig 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 Egeland Dam; Craig?
Egeland Dam; Craig is owned by Craig Egeland (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Egeland Dam; Craig built?
Egeland Dam; Craig was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Egeland Dam; Craig?
Egeland Dam; Craig serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Egeland Dam; Craig?
Egeland Dam; Craig has a dam height of 28 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.