Nd No Name 079
Key Takeaway
Nd No Name 079 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 52.7% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00078 |
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
Oliver County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Nd No Name 079?
Nd No Name 079 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 Nd No Name 079?
Nd No Name 079 is owned by Oliver County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nd No Name 079 built?
Nd No Name 079 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Nd No Name 079?
Nd No Name 079 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Nd No Name 079?
Nd No Name 079 has a dam height of 16 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.