Fargo 32nd Avenue South Dam

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.

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.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyCass
Nearest CityFargo
River/StreamRed River
Coordinates46.83153, -96.79433

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length149 ft
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,700 acre-ft
Max Storage1,700 acre-ft
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerCity of Fargo
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/11/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDND00174
Federal IDND00174
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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