Herbel Dam; Rick 2
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 Length | 1,215 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00664 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Rick Herbel
Private
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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.