Jacobs Dam; Justin 1
Key Takeaway
Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 52.7% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1977 |
| NID ID | ND01058 |
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
Justin Jacobs
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jacobs Dam; Justin 1?
Jacobs Dam; Justin 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 Jacobs Dam; Justin 1?
Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 is owned by Justin Jacobs (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 built?
Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Jacobs Dam; Justin 1?
Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jacobs Dam; Justin 1?
Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 has a dam height of 16 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 Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 last inspected?
Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 was last inspected on November 8, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.