Fargo-Moorhead Diversion

Minnesota — Clay County

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyClay
Coordinates46.70589, -96.78379

Physical Characteristics

NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage512,000 acre-ft
Max Storage512,000 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition Assessment—
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerFargo, Moorhead, Diversion Authority

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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