Herbel Dam; Rick 3

Cedar Creek-TR· Adams, North Dakota· Built 2002· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Herbel Dam; Rick 3 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND)
Dam Length548 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDND00929

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 3?

Herbel Dam; Rick 3 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 3?

Herbel Dam; Rick 3 is owned by Rick Herbel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Herbel Dam; Rick 3 built?

Herbel Dam; Rick 3 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 3?

Herbel Dam; Rick 3 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife 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 3?

Herbel Dam; Rick 3 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.