Olson Dam; Steven
Key Takeaway
Olson Dam; Steven is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 79.3% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 268 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00625 |
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
Steven Olson
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Olson Dam; Steven?
Olson Dam; Steven 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 Olson Dam; Steven?
Olson Dam; Steven is owned by Steven Olson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Olson Dam; Steven built?
Olson Dam; Steven was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Olson Dam; Steven?
Olson Dam; Steven serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Olson Dam; Steven?
Olson Dam; Steven has a dam height of 25 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.