Lowe Dam; Donald
Key Takeaway
Lowe Dam; Donald is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 68.5% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 647 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00715 |
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
Donald Lowe
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lowe Dam; Donald?
Lowe Dam; Donald 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 Lowe Dam; Donald?
Lowe Dam; Donald is owned by Donald Lowe (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lowe Dam; Donald built?
Lowe Dam; Donald was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Lowe Dam; Donald?
Lowe Dam; Donald serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lowe Dam; Donald?
Lowe Dam; Donald has a dam height of 21 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.