Huska Dam; Raymond

North Creek-TR· Stark, North Dakota· Built 1998· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Huska Dam; Raymond is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 56.8% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDND00858

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
Last Inspection: July 23, 1997
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Dean Huska

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Huska Dam; Raymond?

Huska Dam; Raymond 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 Huska Dam; Raymond?

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

When was Huska Dam; Raymond built?

Huska Dam; Raymond was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Huska Dam; Raymond?

Huska Dam; Raymond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Huska Dam; Raymond?

Huska Dam; Raymond has a dam height of 17 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 Huska Dam; Raymond last inspected?

Huska Dam; Raymond was last inspected on July 23, 1997. 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.