Yourk Dam; Walter J
Key Takeaway
Yourk Dam; Walter J is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 82.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 454 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00253 |
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
Walter J Yourk
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yourk Dam; Walter J?
Yourk Dam; Walter J 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 Yourk Dam; Walter J?
Yourk Dam; Walter J is owned by Walter J Yourk (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yourk Dam; Walter J built?
Yourk Dam; Walter J was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Yourk Dam; Walter J?
Yourk Dam; Walter J serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Yourk Dam; Walter J?
Yourk Dam; Walter J has a dam height of 27 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 Yourk Dam; Walter J last inspected?
Yourk Dam; Walter J was last inspected on November 16, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.