Gerving Dam; Glenn 3
Key Takeaway
Gerving Dam; Glenn 3 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 42.3% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 543 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | ND01007 |
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
Glenn Gerving
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gerving Dam; Glenn 3?
Gerving Dam; Glenn 3 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 Gerving Dam; Glenn 3?
Gerving Dam; Glenn 3 is owned by Glenn Gerving (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gerving Dam; Glenn 3 built?
Gerving Dam; Glenn 3 was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Gerving Dam; Glenn 3?
Gerving Dam; Glenn 3 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 Gerving Dam; Glenn 3?
Gerving Dam; Glenn 3 has a dam height of 14 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 Gerving Dam; Glenn 3 last inspected?
Gerving Dam; Glenn 3 was last inspected on October 28, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.