Howey Dam; Robert L

Sheyenne River-TR· Sheridan, North Dakota· Built 1966· Earth· 23 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Howey Dam; Robert L is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 73.3% in ND)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDND00760

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: No

Ownership

Robert L Howey

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Howey Dam; Robert L?

Howey Dam; Robert L 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 Howey Dam; Robert L?

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

When was Howey Dam; Robert L built?

Howey Dam; Robert L was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Howey Dam; Robert L?

Howey Dam; Robert L serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Howey Dam; Robert L?

Howey Dam; Robert L has a dam height of 23 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.