Barenthsen Dam; Alvin
Barenthsen Dam; Alvin is an earth dam located in Burke County, North Dakota, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Barenthsen Dam; Alvin
The primary purpose of Barenthsen Dam; Alvin is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mark Barenthsen (private). It impounds the Elbow Lake-tr near N.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burke |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Elbow Lake-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.59536, -102.57368 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mark Barenthsen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00622 |
| Federal ID | ND00622 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |