Sommer Dam; Gerald
Key Takeaway
Sommer Dam; Gerald is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 63% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| NID ID | ND01154 |
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
Gerald Sommer
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sommer Dam; Gerald?
Sommer Dam; Gerald 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 Sommer Dam; Gerald?
Sommer Dam; Gerald is owned by Gerald Sommer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sommer Dam; Gerald built?
Sommer Dam; Gerald was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Sommer Dam; Gerald?
Sommer Dam; Gerald 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 Sommer Dam; Gerald?
Sommer Dam; Gerald has a dam height of 19 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.