Hartel East Reservoir

McKenzie, North Dakota· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Hartel East Reservoir is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 93.9% in ND)
Max Storage720 acre-ft
NID IDND01163

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

LeMoine D & Clarice Hartel

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hartel East Reservoir?

Hartel East Reservoir 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 Hartel East Reservoir?

Hartel East Reservoir is owned by LeMoine D & Clarice Hartel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hartel East Reservoir?

Hartel East Reservoir serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hartel East Reservoir?

Hartel East Reservoir has a dam height of 44 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.