Faiman Dam; Charles 1
Key Takeaway
Faiman Dam; Charles 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.4% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 1,375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | ND00696 |
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
Faiman Farms
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Faiman Dam; Charles 1?
Faiman Dam; Charles 1 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 Faiman Dam; Charles 1?
Faiman Dam; Charles 1 is owned by Faiman Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Faiman Dam; Charles 1 built?
Faiman Dam; Charles 1 was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Faiman Dam; Charles 1?
Faiman Dam; Charles 1 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 Faiman Dam; Charles 1?
Faiman Dam; Charles 1 has a dam height of 12 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 Faiman Dam; Charles 1 last inspected?
Faiman Dam; Charles 1 was last inspected on October 14, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.