Baukol-Noonan Dam 1

West Branch Short Creek· Divide, North Dakota· Built 1986· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 73.3% in ND)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage630 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDND00416

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 21, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

ND Game & Fish

State Government

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Short Creek Dam 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Baukol-Noonan Dam 1?

Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 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 Baukol-Noonan Dam 1?

Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 built?

Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Baukol-Noonan Dam 1?

Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Baukol-Noonan Dam 1?

Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 has a dam height of 23 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 Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 last inspected?

Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 was last inspected on May 21, 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.