Gustafson Dam; Curtis
Key Takeaway
Gustafson Dam; Curtis is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 134 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00618 |
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
Curtis Gustafson
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gustafson Dam; Curtis?
Gustafson Dam; Curtis 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 Gustafson Dam; Curtis?
Gustafson Dam; Curtis is owned by Curtis Gustafson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gustafson Dam; Curtis built?
Gustafson Dam; Curtis was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Gustafson Dam; Curtis?
Gustafson Dam; Curtis serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gustafson Dam; Curtis?
Gustafson Dam; Curtis has a dam height of 24 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.