Pembina City Dam
Pembina City Dam is an other dam located in Pembina County, North Dakota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pembina City Dam
The primary purpose of Pembina City 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 Pembina (local government). It impounds the Pembina River near Pembina.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,660 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 04/18/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pembina |
| Nearest City | Pembina |
| River/Stream | Pembina River |
| Coordinates | 48.96727, -97.24525 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,660 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Pembina |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00132 |
| Federal ID | ND00132 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |