Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1

Hurricane Lake-TR· Towner, North Dakota· Built 1977· Other· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fish And Wildlife Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage3.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage3.8K acre-ft
Surface Area1,905 acres
Drainage Area114 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDND00732

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Hurricane Lake Joint WRB

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1?

Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1 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 Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1?

Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1 is owned by Hurricane Lake Joint WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1 built?

Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1?

Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1?

Hurricane Lake Joint Wrd1 has a dam height of 15 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.