Johnson Pond

McKenzie, North Dakota· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Johnson Pond is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 75.9% in ND)
Max Storage112 acre-ft
NID IDND01179

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

West Dakota Water

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Johnson Pond?

Johnson Pond 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 Johnson Pond?

Johnson Pond is owned by West Dakota Water (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Johnson Pond?

Johnson Pond serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Johnson Pond?

Johnson Pond 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.