Torrison Dam; George
Torrison Dam; George is an earth dam located in Eddy County, North Dakota, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Torrison Dam; George
The primary purpose of Torrison Dam; George is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by George Torrison (private). It impounds the Sheyenne River-tr near N.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Eddy |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Sheyenne River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.76847, -98.79590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | George Torrison |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00813 |
| Federal ID | ND00813 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |