Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3

Lone Tree Creek· Bowman, North Dakota· Built 1992· Earth· 17 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 56.8% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDND00560

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Evelyn Hansen Allram

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3?

Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3?

Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3 is owned by Evelyn Hansen Allram (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3 built?

Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3 was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3?

Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3?

Allram Dam; Evelyn Hansen 3 has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.