Knife River Coal Pond 52
Knife River Coal Pond 52 is an earth dam located in Mercer County, North Dakota, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Knife River Coal Pond 52
Knife River Coal Pond 52 is a dam in Mercer, North Dakota. The dam is owned by Knife River Coal (public utility). It impounds the Brush Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 38 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Mercer |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Brush Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.20352, -101.79356 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Knife River Coal |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00465 |
| Federal ID | ND00465 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |