Homme Dam

SOUTH BRANCH OF PARK RIVER· Walsh, North Dakota· Built 1950· Concrete· 50 ft tall

High Hazard Water Supply Other Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Flood Risk Reduction Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Homme Dam is classified as high hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	50 ft (taller than 95.7% in ND)
Dam Length	865 ft
Dam Type	Concrete
Max Storage	7.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage	3.6K acre-ft

Surface Area	290 acres
Drainage Area	226 sq mi
Max Discharge	23,500 cfs
Year Completed	1950 (76 years old)
NID ID	ND00310

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: August 13, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NDSWC

Ownership

USACE - St. Paul District

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Homme Dam?

Homme Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Homme Dam?

Homme Dam is owned by USACE - St. Paul District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Homme Dam built?

Homme Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Homme Dam?

Homme Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Homme Dam?

Homme Dam has a dam height of 50 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.

When was Homme Dam last inspected?

Homme Dam was last inspected on August 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.