Froelich Dam
Key Takeaway
Froelich Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 94.2% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 821 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 68 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00025 |
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
ND Game & Fish
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Froelich Dam?
Froelich Dam 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 Froelich Dam?
Froelich Dam is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Froelich Dam built?
Froelich Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Froelich Dam?
Froelich Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Froelich Dam?
Froelich Dam has a dam height of 46 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 Froelich Dam last inspected?
Froelich Dam was last inspected on June 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.