Gustafson Dam; Alfred
Gustafson Dam; Alfred is an earth dam located in Dunn County, North Dakota, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Gustafson Dam; Alfred
The primary purpose of Gustafson Dam; Alfred is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brad Gjermundson (private). It impounds the Knife River-tr near N.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 377 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dunn |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Knife River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.13874, -102.40058 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 377 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Brad Gjermundson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00250 |
| Federal ID | ND00250 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |