Red River Drayton
Red River Drayton is a gravity dam located in Kittson County, Minnesota, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Red River Drayton
The primary purpose of Red River Drayton is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Drayton Nd (local government). It impounds the Red River near St. Vincent.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,707 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34,800 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson |
| Nearest City | St. Vincent |
| River/Stream | Red River |
| Coordinates | 48.59622, -97.15239 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,707 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,707 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,510 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 34,800 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Drayton ND |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00738 |
| Federal ID | MN00738 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |