Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys

Sims Creek· Morton, North Dakota· Built 1934· Earth· 11 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 27.8% in ND)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage232 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)
NID IDND00631

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

Greg & Gladys Grube

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys?

Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys 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 Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys?

Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys is owned by Greg & Gladys Grube (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys built?

Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys?

Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys 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 Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys?

Grube Dam; Greg & Gladys has a dam height of 11 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.