Vigness Dam
Vigness Dam is an other dam located in Walsh County, North Dakota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vigness Dam
The primary purpose of Vigness Dam 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 Grafton (local government). It impounds the Park River near Oakwood.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 63 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 706 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 04/19/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Nearest City | Oakwood |
| River/Stream | Park River |
| Coordinates | 48.42498, -97.39781 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 63 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 706 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Grafton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00073 |
| Federal ID | ND00073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |