Bock Dam East

South Branch Heart River-TR· Billings, North Dakota· Built 1985· Earth· 12 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Bock Dam East is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 32.4% in ND)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDND00538

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

US Forest Service

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bock Dam East?

Bock Dam East 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 Bock Dam East?

Bock Dam East is owned by US Forest Service (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bock Dam East built?

Bock Dam East was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Bock Dam East?

Bock Dam East serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Bock Dam East?

Bock Dam East has a dam height of 12 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.