Minot Lagoon - Cell 3
Key Takeaway
Minot Lagoon - Cell 3 is classified as high hazard in North Dakota. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND) |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| NID ID | ND01186 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Minot
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Minot Lagoon - Cell 3?
Minot Lagoon - Cell 3 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Minot Lagoon - Cell 3?
Minot Lagoon - Cell 3 is owned by City of Minot (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Minot Lagoon - Cell 3?
Minot Lagoon - Cell 3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Minot Lagoon - Cell 3?
Minot Lagoon - Cell 3 has a dam height of 9 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.