Galde Dam; Lloyd

Sheyenne River-TR· Nelson, North Dakota· Built 1968· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Galde Dam; Lloyd is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDND00282

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

Lloyd Galde

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Galde Dam; Lloyd?

Galde Dam; Lloyd 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 Galde Dam; Lloyd?

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

When was Galde Dam; Lloyd built?

Galde Dam; Lloyd was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Galde Dam; Lloyd?

Galde Dam; Lloyd 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 Galde Dam; Lloyd?

Galde Dam; Lloyd 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.