Niagara Railroad Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Niagara Railroad Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1905 and is 121 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 52.7% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00059 |
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
City of Niagara
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Niagara Railroad Dam 1?
Niagara Railroad Dam 1 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 Niagara Railroad Dam 1?
Niagara Railroad Dam 1 is owned by City of Niagara (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Niagara Railroad Dam 1 built?
Niagara Railroad Dam 1 was completed in 1905, making it 121 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 Niagara Railroad Dam 1?
Niagara Railroad Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Niagara Railroad Dam 1?
Niagara Railroad Dam 1 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.
When was Niagara Railroad Dam 1 last inspected?
Niagara Railroad Dam 1 was last inspected on May 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.