Landgren Dam B; Marvin
Key Takeaway
Landgren Dam B; Marvin is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00160 |
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
Marvin Landgren
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Landgren Dam B; Marvin?
Landgren Dam B; Marvin 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 Landgren Dam B; Marvin?
Landgren Dam B; Marvin is owned by Marvin Landgren (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Landgren Dam B; Marvin built?
Landgren Dam B; Marvin was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Landgren Dam B; Marvin?
Landgren Dam B; Marvin serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Landgren Dam B; Marvin?
Landgren Dam B; Marvin has a dam height of 15 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.