Harmony Lake
Key Takeaway
Harmony Lake is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 88% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 496 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00871 |
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 Harmony Lake?
Harmony Lake 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 Harmony Lake?
Harmony Lake is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harmony Lake built?
Harmony Lake was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Harmony Lake?
Harmony Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Harmony Lake?
Harmony Lake has a dam height of 32 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.