Tierrecita Vallejo
Key Takeaway
Tierrecita Vallejo is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,510 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2022 |
| NID ID | ND01192 |
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
Souris River Joint WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tierrecita Vallejo?
Tierrecita Vallejo 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 Tierrecita Vallejo?
Tierrecita Vallejo is owned by Souris River Joint WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tierrecita Vallejo built?
Tierrecita Vallejo was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Tierrecita Vallejo?
Tierrecita Vallejo 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 Tierrecita Vallejo?
Tierrecita Vallejo has a dam height of 8 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.