Upper Turtle R.fld.ret. 2

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyGrand Forks
Nearest CityNIAGARA
River/StreamSkunk Coulee
Coordinates48.09171, -97.86301

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height59 ft
Dam Length2,625 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,338 acre-ft
Max Storage1,338 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerGrand Forks County WRB
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/14/2013
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDND00387
Federal IDND00387
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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