Jacobs Dam; Justin 1

Burnt Creek-TR· Burleigh, North Dakota· Built 1958· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 52.7% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage171 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
Year Modified1977
NID IDND01058

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: November 8, 2004
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Justin Jacobs

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jacobs Dam; Justin 1?

Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 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 Jacobs Dam; Justin 1?

Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 is owned by Justin Jacobs (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 built?

Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Jacobs Dam; Justin 1?

Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 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 Jacobs Dam; Justin 1?

Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 has a dam height of 16 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 Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 last inspected?

Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 was last inspected on November 8, 2004. 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.