Orange Dam
Key Takeaway
Orange Dam 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 | 13 ft (taller than 38.2% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00138 |
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
Adams County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Orange Dam?
Orange Dam 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 Orange Dam?
Orange Dam is owned by Adams County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Orange Dam built?
Orange Dam 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 Orange Dam?
Orange Dam 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 Orange Dam?
Orange Dam has a dam height of 13 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.