Antler Creek Dam

South Antler Creek· Bottineau, North Dakota· Built 1962· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Antler Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 65.1% in ND)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage344 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDND00201

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
Last Inspection: May 17, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Bottineau County WRB

Local Government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Antler Creek Dam?

Antler Creek Dam 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 Antler Creek Dam?

Antler Creek Dam is owned by Bottineau County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Antler Creek Dam built?

Antler Creek Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Antler Creek Dam?

Antler Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Antler Creek Dam?

Antler Creek Dam has a dam height of 20 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.

When was Antler Creek Dam last inspected?

Antler Creek Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.