Bradac Dam

Little Beaver Creek-TR· Bowman, North Dakota· Built 1963· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Bradac Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 65.1% in ND)
Dam Length570 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage398 acre-ft
Normal Storage270 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDND00255

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

John Hadley

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bradac Dam?

Bradac Dam 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 Bradac Dam?

Bradac Dam is owned by John Hadley (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bradac Dam built?

Bradac Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Bradac Dam?

Bradac Dam has a dam height of 20 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.