Diede Dam; Will

Scab Creek-TR· Morton, North Dakota· Earth· 16 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Diede Dam; Will is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 52.7% in ND)
Dam Length470 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDND01116

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

Will Diede

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Diede Dam; Will?

Diede Dam; Will 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 Diede Dam; Will?

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

What is the primary purpose of Diede Dam; Will?

Diede Dam; Will serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Diede Dam; Will?

Diede Dam; Will has a dam height of 16 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.