Jesse Bros Dam

Apple Creek-OS· Kidder, North Dakota· Built 1962· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Jesse Bros Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 75.9% in ND)
Dam Length448 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
Year Modified1970
NID IDND00747

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

Jesse Bros

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jesse Bros Dam?

Jesse Bros Dam 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 Jesse Bros Dam?

Jesse Bros Dam is owned by Jesse Bros (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jesse Bros Dam built?

Jesse Bros Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Jesse Bros Dam?

Jesse Bros Dam has a dam height of 24 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.