Danzig Dam

Hail Stone Creek· Morton, North Dakota· Built 1939· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Danzig Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 60.6% in ND)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage834 acre-ft
Normal Storage834 acre-ft
Surface Area148 acres
Drainage Area41 sq mi
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)
NID IDND00104

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
Last Inspection: May 23, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

ND Game & Fish

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Danzig Dam?

Danzig 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 Danzig Dam?

Danzig Dam is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Danzig Dam built?

Danzig Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Danzig Dam?

Danzig Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Danzig Dam?

Danzig Dam has a dam height of 18 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.

When was Danzig Dam last inspected?

Danzig Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.