Parrish Dam; Lloyd
Key Takeaway
Parrish Dam; Lloyd is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 79.3% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | ND01115 |
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
Lloyd Parrish
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Parrish Dam; Lloyd?
Parrish Dam; Lloyd 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 Parrish Dam; Lloyd?
Parrish Dam; Lloyd is owned by Lloyd Parrish (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Parrish Dam; Lloyd built?
Parrish Dam; Lloyd was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Parrish Dam; Lloyd?
Parrish Dam; Lloyd serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Parrish Dam; Lloyd?
Parrish Dam; Lloyd 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.