Boehm; Don 1

Tobacco Garden Creek-TR· McKenzie, North Dakota· Built 2017· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Boehm; Don 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 86.1% in ND)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2017 (9 years old)
NID IDND01150

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: No

Ownership

Don Boehm

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Boehm; Don 1?

Boehm; Don 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 Boehm; Don 1?

Boehm; Don 1 is owned by Don Boehm (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Boehm; Don 1 built?

Boehm; Don 1 was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Boehm; Don 1?

Boehm; Don 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Boehm; Don 1?

Boehm; Don 1 has a dam height of 30 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.