Burton Dam; Marilyn

Cedar Creek-TR· Adams, North Dakota· Built 1992· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Burton Dam; Marilyn is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDND00662

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

Marilyn Burton

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burton Dam; Marilyn?

Burton Dam; Marilyn 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 Burton Dam; Marilyn?

Burton Dam; Marilyn is owned by Marilyn Burton (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Burton Dam; Marilyn built?

Burton Dam; Marilyn was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Burton Dam; Marilyn?

Burton Dam; Marilyn serves the following purposes: 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 Burton Dam; Marilyn?

Burton Dam; Marilyn has a dam height of 10 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.