Fish Creek Dam

Fish Creek· Morton, North Dakota· Built 1971· Earth· 65 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Fish Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 65 ft (taller than 97.5% in ND)
Dam Length2,457 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage994 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDND00115

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: September 17, 2013
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 Fish Creek Dam?

Fish Creek 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 Fish Creek Dam?

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

When was Fish Creek Dam built?

Fish Creek Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Fish Creek Dam?

Fish Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fish Creek Dam?

Fish Creek Dam has a dam height of 65 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 Fish Creek Dam last inspected?

Fish Creek Dam was last inspected on September 17, 2013. 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.