Upper Turtle River Flood Ret. 9

North Dakota — Grand Forks County — South Branch Turtle River

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyGrand Forks
RiverSouth Branch Turtle River
Coordinates47.93816, -97.59432

Physical Characteristics

NID Height71 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length1,040 ft
NID Storage10,410 acre-ft
Max Storage10,410 acre-ft
Surface Area72 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 2, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerGrand Forks County WRB
Other NameLarimore Dam

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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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