Portland Dam
Portland Dam is an other dam located in Traill County, North Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Portland Dam
The primary purpose of Portland 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 Portland (local government). It impounds the South Branch Goose River near Portland.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 58 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 360 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/11/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Traill |
| Nearest City | Portland |
| River/Stream | South Branch Goose River |
| Coordinates | 47.50753, -97.37606 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 58 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 360 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Portland |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00062 |
| Federal ID | ND00062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |