Herbel Dam; Rick 2

Duck Creek· Adams, North Dakota· Built 1992· Earth· 9 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Herbel Dam; Rick 2 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND)
Dam Length1,215 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDND00664

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

Rick Herbel

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Herbel Dam; Rick 2?

Herbel Dam; Rick 2 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 Herbel Dam; Rick 2?

Herbel Dam; Rick 2 is owned by Rick Herbel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Herbel Dam; Rick 2 built?

Herbel Dam; Rick 2 was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Herbel Dam; Rick 2?

Herbel Dam; Rick 2 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Herbel Dam; Rick 2?

Herbel Dam; Rick 2 has a dam height of 9 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.