Carlson-Tande Dam

Sheyenne River-TR· Griggs, North Dakota· Built 1967· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Carlson-Tande Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 85.1% in ND)
Dam Length425 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage232 acre-ft
Normal Storage152 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDND00299

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

Griggs County WRB

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carlson-Tande Dam?

Carlson-Tande 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 Carlson-Tande Dam?

Carlson-Tande Dam is owned by Griggs County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carlson-Tande Dam built?

Carlson-Tande Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Carlson-Tande Dam?

Carlson-Tande Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Carlson-Tande Dam?

Carlson-Tande Dam has a dam height of 29 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.