Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18
Key Takeaway
Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Max Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 946 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00626 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18?
Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18 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 Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18?
Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18 is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18 built?
Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18?
Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18?
Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18 has a dam height of 8 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 Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18 last inspected?
Nikolaisen Dam Tract 18 was last inspected on August 24, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.