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Christine Dam, also known as Fargo Dam #4, is a masonry dam located in Richland County, North Dakota. Built in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), this dam serves as a crucial water supply structure for the city of Fargo, situated along the Red River. Standing at 16 feet in height and stretching 205 feet in length, Christine Dam has a storage capacity of 1502 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 242.6 acres.
Managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission, Christine Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 due to its age and design. The spillway of the dam is uncontrolled, with a width of 108 feet, and it features a single slide (sluice gate) outlet gate. With a strong foundation in soil and a core type of buttress, Christine Dam continues to play a vital role in ensuring water supply for the local community.
Even though Christine Dam has not been rated for its current condition, it has not undergone any major modifications since its completion. The dam is not owned or funded by any federal agencies, but it is under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With its historical significance, functional purpose, and strategic location along the Red River, Christine Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year_Completed | 1937 |
Dam_Height | 16 |
River_Or_Stream | RED RIVER |
Dam_Length | 205 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Masonry |
Surface_Area | 242.6 |
Nid_Storage | 1502 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 16 |