Kalina Dam
Key Takeaway
Kalina Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 79.3% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00163 |
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 Kalina Dam?
Kalina 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 Kalina Dam?
Kalina Dam is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kalina Dam built?
Kalina Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Kalina Dam?
Kalina Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kalina Dam?
Kalina Dam has a dam height of 25 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.