Porsborg Dam; Kenneth
Key Takeaway
Porsborg Dam; Kenneth is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 86.1% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | ND00757 |
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
City of Mandan
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Porsborg Dam; Kenneth?
Porsborg Dam; Kenneth 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 Porsborg Dam; Kenneth?
Porsborg Dam; Kenneth is owned by City of Mandan (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Porsborg Dam; Kenneth built?
Porsborg Dam; Kenneth 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 Porsborg Dam; Kenneth?
Porsborg Dam; Kenneth serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Porsborg Dam; Kenneth?
Porsborg Dam; Kenneth has a dam height of 30 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.