Dakota Adventist Academy

Missouri River-TR· Burleigh, North Dakota· Built 1981· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Dakota Adventist Academy is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 83.9% in ND)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDND00499

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

Dakota Adventist Academy

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dakota Adventist Academy?

Dakota Adventist Academy 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 Dakota Adventist Academy?

Dakota Adventist Academy is owned by Dakota Adventist Academy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dakota Adventist Academy built?

Dakota Adventist Academy was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Dakota Adventist Academy?

Dakota Adventist Academy serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dakota Adventist Academy?

Dakota Adventist Academy has a dam height of 28 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.