Doll Dam; Lance

Scab Creek· Morton, North Dakota· Built 2012· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Doll Dam; Lance is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 65.1% in ND)
Dam Length305 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDND01132

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

Lance Doll

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Doll Dam; Lance?

Doll Dam; Lance 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 Doll Dam; Lance?

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

When was Doll Dam; Lance built?

Doll Dam; Lance was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Doll Dam; Lance?

Doll Dam; Lance 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 Doll Dam; Lance?

Doll Dam; Lance has a dam height of 20 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.