Esposito Dam; Mike
Key Takeaway
Esposito Dam; Mike is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 56.8% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | ND01069 |
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
Mike Esposito
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Esposito Dam; Mike?
Esposito Dam; Mike 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 Esposito Dam; Mike?
Esposito Dam; Mike is owned by Mike Esposito (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Esposito Dam; Mike built?
Esposito Dam; Mike was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Esposito Dam; Mike?
Esposito Dam; Mike serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Esposito Dam; Mike?
Esposito Dam; Mike has a dam height of 17 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.