Christine
Christine is a stone dam located in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Christine
The primary purpose of Christine is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by City Of Fargo, Nd (local government). It impounds the Red River near Oxbow, Nd.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,502 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,181 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wilkin |
| Nearest City | Oxbow, Nd |
| River/Stream | Red River |
| Coordinates | 46.59674, -96.76490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,502 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,502 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4,181 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | City of Fargo, ND |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01258 |
| Federal ID | MN01258 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |