Laintz Dam; Dan
Key Takeaway
Laintz Dam; Dan is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 56.8% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1979 |
| NID ID | ND00765 |
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
Dan Laintz
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Laintz Dam; Dan?
Laintz Dam; Dan 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 Laintz Dam; Dan?
Laintz Dam; Dan is owned by Dan Laintz (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Laintz Dam; Dan built?
Laintz Dam; Dan 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 Laintz Dam; Dan?
Laintz Dam; Dan serves the following purposes: 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 Laintz Dam; Dan?
Laintz Dam; Dan 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.
When was Laintz Dam; Dan last inspected?
Laintz Dam; Dan was last inspected on August 24, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.