Knopik Dam; Francis
Key Takeaway
Knopik Dam; Francis is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | ND01086 |
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
Francis Knopik
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Knopik Dam; Francis?
Knopik Dam; Francis 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 Knopik Dam; Francis?
Knopik Dam; Francis is owned by Francis Knopik (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Knopik Dam; Francis built?
Knopik Dam; Francis was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Knopik Dam; Francis?
Knopik Dam; Francis serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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 Knopik Dam; Francis?
Knopik Dam; Francis has a dam height of 10 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.