Palczewski Dam; Frank
Key Takeaway
Palczewski Dam; Frank is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 56.8% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00740 |
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
Frank Palczewski
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Palczewski Dam; Frank?
Palczewski Dam; Frank 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 Palczewski Dam; Frank?
Palczewski Dam; Frank is owned by Frank Palczewski (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Palczewski Dam; Frank built?
Palczewski Dam; Frank 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 Palczewski Dam; Frank?
Palczewski Dam; Frank serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Palczewski Dam; Frank?
Palczewski Dam; Frank has a dam height of 17 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.