Austin Dam; Oray 1
Austin Dam; Oray 1 is an earth dam located in Adams County, North Dakota, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Austin Dam; Oray 1
The primary purpose of Austin Dam; Oray 1 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 Russell & Becky Newhall (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.11683, -102.28694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Russell & Becky Newhall |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00598 |
| Federal ID | ND00598 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |