Grand Forks Co Com. 1
Grand Forks Co Com. 1 is an earth dam located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Grand Forks Co Com. 1
Grand Forks Co Com. 1 is a dam in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The dam is owned by Grand Forks County Comm (private). It impounds the South Branch Turtle River near N.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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 08/07/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grand Forks |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | South Branch Turtle River |
| Coordinates | 47.94228, -97.77764 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Grand Forks County Comm |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00540 |
| Federal ID | ND00540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |