Olson Fish Dam; Willard
Key Takeaway
Olson Fish Dam; Willard is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 94.5% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 392 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00225 |
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
Williams County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Olson Fish Dam; Willard?
Olson Fish Dam; Willard 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 Fish Dam; Willard?
Olson Fish Dam; Willard is owned by Williams County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Olson Fish Dam; Willard built?
Olson Fish Dam; Willard was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Fish Dam; Willard?
Olson Fish Dam; Willard 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 Fish Dam; Willard?
Olson Fish Dam; Willard has a dam height of 47 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 Olson Fish Dam; Willard last inspected?
Olson Fish Dam; Willard was last inspected on April 1, 1973. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.