Sediment Pond 12-1
Key Takeaway
Sediment Pond 12-1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 783 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| NID ID | ND01134 |
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
BNI Coal
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sediment Pond 12-1?
Sediment Pond 12-1 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 Sediment Pond 12-1?
Sediment Pond 12-1 is owned by BNI Coal (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sediment Pond 12-1?
Sediment Pond 12-1 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 Sediment Pond 12-1?
Sediment Pond 12-1 has a dam height of 24 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.