Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1909 and is 117 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 52.7% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 182 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00089 |
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 Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1?
Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 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 Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1?
Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1 is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1 built?
Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1 was completed in 1909, making it 117 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 Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1?
Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1?
Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1 has a dam height of 16 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 Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1 last inspected?
Glen Ullin Railroad Dam 1 was last inspected on June 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.