Upper Turtle River Flood Ret. 5

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyGrand Forks
Nearest CityN
River/StreamWhisky Creek(N)
Coordinates47.99304, -97.78847

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length2,130 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,810 acre-ft
Max Storage1,810 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerGrand Forks County WRB
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/02/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDND00388
Federal IDND00388
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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