Drayton Dam
Drayton Dam is an other dam located in Pembina County, North Dakota, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Drayton Dam
The primary purpose of Drayton 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 Drayton (local government). It impounds the Red River near N.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34,800 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 | Pembina |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Red River |
| Coordinates | 48.59856, -97.15567 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,800 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 34,800 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Drayton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00021 |
| Federal ID | ND00021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |