Arrowwood Dam

James River· Stutsman, North Dakota· Built 1931· Earth· 4 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Arrowwood Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1931 and is 95 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 4 ft
Dam Length1,315 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage8.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage8.5K acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1931 (95 years old)
NID IDND00320

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

USFWS

Federal Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Arrowwood Dam?

Arrowwood 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 Arrowwood Dam?

Arrowwood Dam is owned by USFWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Arrowwood Dam built?

Arrowwood Dam was completed in 1931, making it 95 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 Arrowwood Dam?

Arrowwood Dam serves the following purposes: Other, 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 Arrowwood Dam?

Arrowwood Dam has a dam height of 4 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.