Hankinson Energy Pond

Richland, North Dakota· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Hankinson Energy Pond is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND)
Max Storage219 acre-ft
NID IDND01164

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

Hankinson Renewable Energy

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hankinson Energy Pond?

Hankinson Energy Pond 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 Hankinson Energy Pond?

Hankinson Energy Pond is owned by Hankinson Renewable Energy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hankinson Energy Pond?

Hankinson Energy Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hankinson Energy Pond?

Hankinson Energy Pond has a dam height of 7 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.