Grafton Railroad Dam
Grafton Railroad Dam is an other dam located in Walsh County, North Dakota, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Grafton Railroad Dam
The primary purpose of Grafton Railroad Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Grafton (local government). It impounds the Park River near Grafton.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 705 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Nearest City | Grafton |
| River/Stream | Park River |
| Coordinates | 48.42495, -97.40750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 705 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Grafton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00012 |
| Federal ID | ND00012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |