Holte Dam; Leonard

Short Creek-TR· Burke, North Dakota· Built 1936· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Holte Dam; Leonard is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 27.8% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDND01158

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

Leonard Holte

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Holte Dam; Leonard?

Holte Dam; Leonard 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 Holte Dam; Leonard?

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

When was Holte Dam; Leonard built?

Holte Dam; Leonard was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Holte Dam; Leonard?

Holte Dam; Leonard 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 Holte Dam; Leonard?

Holte Dam; Leonard has a dam height of 11 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.