Fargo 32nd Avenue South Dam is an other dam located in Cass County, North Dakota, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 149 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fargo 32nd Avenue South Dam
The primary purpose of Fargo 32nd Avenue South Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by City of Fargo (local government). It impounds the Red River near Fargo.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 149 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1933, 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 05/11/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Fargo |
| River/Stream | Red River |
| Coordinates | 46.83153, -96.79433 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 149 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | City of Fargo |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00174 |
| Federal ID | ND00174 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |