Gascoyne Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gascoyne Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 1,265 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2002 |
| NID ID | ND00375 |
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
Bowman County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gascoyne Lake Dam?
Gascoyne Lake 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 Gascoyne Lake Dam?
Gascoyne Lake Dam is owned by Bowman County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gascoyne Lake Dam built?
Gascoyne Lake Dam was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Gascoyne Lake Dam?
Gascoyne Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gascoyne Lake Dam?
Gascoyne Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Gascoyne Lake Dam last inspected?
Gascoyne Lake Dam was last inspected on July 8, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.