Jacobs Dam; Leonard J

Buffalo Creek· Adams, North Dakota· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Jacobs Dam; Leonard J is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 27.8% in ND)
Dam Length950 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage146 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Year Modified1992
NID IDND00521

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

Gary Jacobs

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jacobs Dam; Leonard J?

Jacobs Dam; Leonard J 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; Leonard J?

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

What is the primary purpose of Jacobs Dam; Leonard J?

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

How tall is Jacobs Dam; Leonard J?

Jacobs Dam; Leonard J 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.