Jolin Dam; Warren

Maple River-TR· LaMoure, North Dakota· Built 1935· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Jolin Dam; Warren is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 63% in ND)
Dam Length850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage320 acre-ft
Normal Storage151 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDND00302

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

LaMoure County WRB

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jolin Dam; Warren?

Jolin Dam; Warren 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 Jolin Dam; Warren?

Jolin Dam; Warren is owned by LaMoure County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jolin Dam; Warren built?

Jolin Dam; Warren was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Jolin Dam; Warren?

Jolin Dam; Warren serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jolin Dam; Warren?

Jolin Dam; Warren has a dam height of 19 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.