Johnsrud Dam; Miles

Northfork Creek· McKenzie, North Dakota· Built 1975· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Johnsrud Dam; Miles is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 71.2% in ND)
Dam Length184 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDND00749

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

Florence Johnsrud

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Johnsrud Dam; Miles?

Johnsrud Dam; Miles 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 Johnsrud Dam; Miles?

Johnsrud Dam; Miles is owned by Florence Johnsrud (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Johnsrud Dam; Miles built?

Johnsrud Dam; Miles was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Johnsrud Dam; Miles?

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

How tall is Johnsrud Dam; Miles?

Johnsrud Dam; Miles has a dam height of 22 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.