Lien Dam; Leonard (South)
Key Takeaway
Lien Dam; Leonard (South) is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 71.2% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00506 |
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
ND Game & Fish
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lien Dam; Leonard (South)?
Lien Dam; Leonard (South) 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 Lien Dam; Leonard (South)?
Lien Dam; Leonard (South) is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lien Dam; Leonard (South) built?
Lien Dam; Leonard (South) was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Lien Dam; Leonard (South)?
Lien Dam; Leonard (South) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lien Dam; Leonard (South)?
Lien Dam; Leonard (South) has a dam height of 22 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.