Beach Dam

Beaver Creek-TR· Golden Valley, North Dakota· Built 1932· Earth· 17 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Irrigation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Beach Dam is classified as high hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1932 and is 94 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	17 ft (taller than 56.8% in ND)
Dam Length	0 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	93 acre-ft
Normal Storage	93 acre-ft

Surface Area	0 acres
Drainage Area	7 sq mi
Year Completed	1932 (94 years old)
NID ID	ND00503

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: September 15, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

City of Beach

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Beach Dam?

Beach Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Beach Dam?

Beach Dam is owned by City of Beach (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Beach Dam built?

Beach Dam was completed in 1932, making it 94 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 Beach Dam?

Beach Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Beach Dam?

Beach Dam 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.

When was Beach Dam last inspected?

Beach Dam was last inspected on September 15, 2020. 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.