Niagara Railroad Dam 1
Niagara Railroad Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Niagara Railroad Dam 1
The primary purpose of Niagara Railroad Dam 1 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 Niagara (local government). It impounds the North Branch Turtle River-tr near Niagara.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century 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 05/09/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grand Forks |
| Nearest City | Niagara |
| River/Stream | North Branch Turtle River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.99646, -97.87430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Niagara |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00059 |
| Federal ID | ND00059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |