Fitterer Dam; Cory

Heart River-TR· Morton, North Dakota· Built 2010· Earth· 15 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Fitterer Dam; Cory is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND)
Dam Length295 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
NID IDND01077

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

Cory Fitterer

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fitterer Dam; Cory?

Fitterer Dam; Cory 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 Fitterer Dam; Cory?

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

When was Fitterer Dam; Cory built?

Fitterer Dam; Cory was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Fitterer Dam; Cory?

Fitterer Dam; Cory 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 Fitterer Dam; Cory?

Fitterer Dam; Cory 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.