Becker Dam; Joe 4

Porcupine Creek-TR· Sioux, North Dakota· Built 1950· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Becker Dam; Joe 4 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDND00762

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: July 22, 1996
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Duane & Diane Frank,et al

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Becker Dam; Joe 4?

Becker Dam; Joe 4 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 Becker Dam; Joe 4?

Becker Dam; Joe 4 is owned by Duane & Diane Frank,et al (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Becker Dam; Joe 4 built?

Becker Dam; Joe 4 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Becker Dam; Joe 4?

Becker Dam; Joe 4 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Becker Dam; Joe 4?

Becker Dam; Joe 4 has a dam height of 15 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 Becker Dam; Joe 4 last inspected?

Becker Dam; Joe 4 was last inspected on July 22, 1996. 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.