Sprecher Dam; Gary
Key Takeaway
Sprecher Dam; Gary is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 27.8% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | ND01048 |
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
Gary Sprecher
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sprecher Dam; Gary?
Sprecher Dam; Gary 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 Sprecher Dam; Gary?
Sprecher Dam; Gary is owned by Gary Sprecher (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sprecher Dam; Gary built?
Sprecher Dam; Gary was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Sprecher Dam; Gary?
Sprecher Dam; Gary serves the following purposes: 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 Sprecher Dam; Gary?
Sprecher Dam; Gary has a dam height of 11 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.