Henderson Dam; Hazel 1

Missouri River - TR· McKenzie, North Dakota· Built 2013· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Henderson Dam; Hazel 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 75.9% in ND)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed2013 (13 years old)
Year Modified2019
NID IDND01180

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

Dennis Henderson

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Henderson Dam; Hazel 1?

Henderson Dam; Hazel 1 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 Henderson Dam; Hazel 1?

Henderson Dam; Hazel 1 is owned by Dennis Henderson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Henderson Dam; Hazel 1 built?

Henderson Dam; Hazel 1 was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Henderson Dam; Hazel 1?

Henderson Dam; Hazel 1 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 Henderson Dam; Hazel 1?

Henderson Dam; Hazel 1 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.