Estey Dam; Michael

McKenzie Slough-TR· Burleigh, North Dakota· Built 2012· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Estey Dam; Michael is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDND01082

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

Michael Estey

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Estey Dam; Michael?

Estey Dam; Michael 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 Estey Dam; Michael?

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

When was Estey Dam; Michael built?

Estey Dam; Michael 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 Estey Dam; Michael?

Estey Dam; Michael serves the following purposes: 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 Estey Dam; Michael?

Estey Dam; Michael has a dam height of 15 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.