Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul

Missouri River-TR· Burleigh, North Dakota· Built 1978· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 75.9% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDND00498

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

Ronald & Paul Andahl

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul?

Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul 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 Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul?

Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul is owned by Ronald & Paul Andahl (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul built?

Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul?

Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul?

Andahl Dam; Ronald & Paul has a dam height of 24 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.