Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2
Key Takeaway
Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 59 ft (taller than 97.3% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 2,625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00387 |
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
Grand Forks County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2?
Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2 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 Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2?
Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2 is owned by Grand Forks County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2 built?
Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2?
Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2?
Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2 has a dam height of 59 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 Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2 last inspected?
Upper Turtle R.Fld.Ret. 2 was last inspected on August 14, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.