Niagra Township Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Niagra Township Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 73.3% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00406 |
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
Grand Forks County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Niagra Township Dam 2?
Niagra Township Dam 2 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 Niagra Township Dam 2?
Niagra Township Dam 2 is owned by Grand Forks County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Niagra Township Dam 2 built?
Niagra Township Dam 2 was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Niagra Township Dam 2?
Niagra Township Dam 2 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 Niagra Township Dam 2?
Niagra Township Dam 2 has a dam height of 23 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 Niagra Township Dam 2 last inspected?
Niagra Township Dam 2 was last inspected on May 8, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.