Swenson Fish Dam; Kent
Key Takeaway
Swenson Fish Dam; Kent is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 71.2% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00674 |
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
Kent Swenson
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Swenson Fish Dam; Kent?
Swenson Fish Dam; Kent 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 Swenson Fish Dam; Kent?
Swenson Fish Dam; Kent is owned by Kent Swenson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Swenson Fish Dam; Kent built?
Swenson Fish Dam; Kent was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Swenson Fish Dam; Kent?
Swenson Fish Dam; Kent serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Swenson Fish Dam; Kent?
Swenson Fish Dam; Kent has a dam height of 22 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.