Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 63% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 278 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 5.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 633 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30,100 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00129 |
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
City of Grand Forks
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam?
Grand Forks Riverside Park 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 Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam?
Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam is owned by City of Grand Forks (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam built?
Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Riverside Park Dam?
Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam?
Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Riverside Park Dam last inspected?
Grand Forks Riverside Park Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.