Rundle Dam; Earl 1
Key Takeaway
Rundle Dam; Earl 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00463 |
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
Don P. Rundle Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rundle Dam; Earl 1?
Rundle Dam; Earl 1 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 Rundle Dam; Earl 1?
Rundle Dam; Earl 1 is owned by Don P. Rundle Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rundle Dam; Earl 1 built?
Rundle Dam; Earl 1 was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Rundle Dam; Earl 1?
Rundle Dam; Earl 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Rundle Dam; Earl 1?
Rundle Dam; Earl 1 has a dam height of 15 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 Rundle Dam; Earl 1 last inspected?
Rundle Dam; Earl 1 was last inspected on September 14, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.