Orange Dam
Orange Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, North Dakota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Orange Dam
The primary purpose of Orange Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Adams County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Plum Creek near N.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Plum Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.97903, -102.05828 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Adams County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00138 |
| Federal ID | ND00138 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |