Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 957 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 706 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 448 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00548 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam?
Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam 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 Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam?
Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam built?
Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam?
Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam 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 Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam?
Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam last inspected?
Tewaukon Pool 8 Dam was last inspected on October 6, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.