Center Mine Sed Pond 4

Hagel Creek· Oliver, North Dakota· Built 1989· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Center Mine Sed Pond 4 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 88% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage390 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDND00441

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

Ownership

BNI Coal

Public Utility

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Center Mine Sed Pond 4?

Center Mine Sed Pond 4 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 Center Mine Sed Pond 4?

Center Mine Sed Pond 4 is owned by BNI Coal (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Center Mine Sed Pond 4 built?

Center Mine Sed Pond 4 was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Center Mine Sed Pond 4?

Center Mine Sed Pond 4 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Center Mine Sed Pond 4?

Center Mine Sed Pond 4 has a dam height of 32 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.