Klaudt Dam; Reinhold

Beaver Creek-TR· Emmons, North Dakota· Built 1963· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Klaudt Dam; Reinhold is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 68.5% in ND)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDND00162

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

Reinhold Klaudt

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Klaudt Dam; Reinhold?

Klaudt Dam; Reinhold 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 Klaudt Dam; Reinhold?

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

When was Klaudt Dam; Reinhold built?

Klaudt Dam; Reinhold was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Klaudt Dam; Reinhold?

Klaudt Dam; Reinhold serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Klaudt Dam; Reinhold?

Klaudt Dam; Reinhold has a dam height of 21 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.