Fortier 24
Key Takeaway
Fortier 24 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 87.8% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2022 |
| NID ID | MN01760 |
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
Kamrath, Randy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fortier 24?
Fortier 24 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 Fortier 24?
Fortier 24 is owned by Kamrath, Randy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fortier 24 built?
Fortier 24 was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Fortier 24?
Fortier 24 has a dam height of 33 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 Fortier 24 last inspected?
Fortier 24 was last inspected on May 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.