Kempenich Dam; Leinniece
Key Takeaway
Kempenich Dam; Leinniece is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 56.8% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | ND01118 |
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
Leinniece Kempenich
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kempenich Dam; Leinniece?
Kempenich Dam; Leinniece 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 Kempenich Dam; Leinniece?
Kempenich Dam; Leinniece is owned by Leinniece Kempenich (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kempenich Dam; Leinniece built?
Kempenich Dam; Leinniece was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Kempenich Dam; Leinniece?
Kempenich Dam; Leinniece 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 Kempenich Dam; Leinniece?
Kempenich Dam; Leinniece has a dam height of 17 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.