Nd No Name 127
Key Takeaway
Nd No Name 127 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 27.8% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00093 |
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
McLean County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Nd No Name 127?
Nd No Name 127 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 127?
Nd No Name 127 is owned by McLean County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nd No Name 127 built?
Nd No Name 127 was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 127?
Nd No Name 127 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Nd No Name 127?
Nd No Name 127 has a dam height of 11 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.