Quick Facts About Elm River Detention Dam 1
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Elm River Detention Dam 1 Information
Elm River Detention Dam 1 is an earthen embankment dam located about 6 miles from Galesburg, Steele, North Dakota.
The dam, which is on the Middle Branch Elm River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.
The dam was designed by SCS-ENV and commissioned in 1964 and is currently owned by Traill County WRB.
Elm River Detention Dam 1 Structure
The Elm River Detention Dam 1 is approximately 4,035 feet (1,230 m) long, 23 feet (7 m) high and has a structural volume of 12,575 cubic yards (9,614 cubic metres).
Elm River Detention Dam 1 Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 447 acre-ft (552 Ml) and maximum capacity of 5,188 acre-ft (6,399 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 142 acres (57 ha) and the total catchment area is 42 square miles (108 square kilometres).
Elm River Detention Dam 1 Spillway
The dam has a 300 feet (91 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).
Elm River Detention Dam 1 Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Elm River Detention Dam 1 Steele, North Dakota |
Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada |
Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington |
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona |
Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft) | 23 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 4,035 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 5,188 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 42 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
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Elm River Detention Dam 1 is in North Dakota.
Elm River Detention Dam 1 is in Steele County.
Elm River Detention Dam 1 is 23 feet high.
Elm River Detention Dam 1 is 4,035 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams