Grand Forks CO Com. 1
Key Takeaway
Grand Forks CO Com. 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 79.3% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00540 |
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
Grand Forks County Comm
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grand Forks CO Com. 1?
Grand Forks CO Com. 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 Grand Forks CO Com. 1?
Grand Forks CO Com. 1 is owned by Grand Forks County Comm (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grand Forks CO Com. 1 built?
Grand Forks CO Com. 1 was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Grand Forks CO Com. 1?
Grand Forks CO Com. 1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grand Forks CO Com. 1?
Grand Forks CO Com. 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Grand Forks CO Com. 1 last inspected?
Grand Forks CO Com. 1 was last inspected on August 7, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.