Kraft Dam; Frank 1

Cannonball River-TR· Grant, North Dakota· Built 1998· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Kraft Dam; Frank 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 38.2% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage179 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDND00835

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

Frank Kraft

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kraft Dam; Frank 1?

Kraft Dam; Frank 1 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 Kraft Dam; Frank 1?

Kraft Dam; Frank 1 is owned by Frank Kraft (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kraft Dam; Frank 1 built?

Kraft Dam; Frank 1 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Kraft Dam; Frank 1?

Kraft Dam; Frank 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kraft Dam; Frank 1?

Kraft Dam; Frank 1 has a dam height of 13 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.