Dukart Dam; Elmer

Antelope Creek-TR· Stark, North Dakota· Built 1970· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Dukart Dam; Elmer is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 75.9% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDND00768

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

Elmer Dukart

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dukart Dam; Elmer?

Dukart Dam; Elmer 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 Dukart Dam; Elmer?

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

When was Dukart Dam; Elmer built?

Dukart Dam; Elmer was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Dukart Dam; Elmer?

Dukart Dam; Elmer 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 Dukart Dam; Elmer?

Dukart Dam; Elmer has a dam height of 24 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.