Lemmon Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
Lemmon Ranch Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00142 |
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
Private
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lemmon Ranch Dam?
Lemmon Ranch 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 Lemmon Ranch Dam?
Lemmon Ranch Dam is owned by Private (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lemmon Ranch Dam built?
Lemmon Ranch Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Lemmon Ranch Dam?
Lemmon Ranch 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 Lemmon Ranch Dam?
Lemmon Ranch Dam 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.