Krapp Dam; John

Sevenmile Coulee· Stutsman, North Dakota· Built 1989· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Krapp Dam; John is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDND00543

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

Roger Krapp

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Krapp Dam; John?

Krapp Dam; John 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 Krapp Dam; John?

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

When was Krapp Dam; John built?

Krapp Dam; John was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Krapp Dam; John?

Krapp Dam; John 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 Krapp Dam; John?

Krapp Dam; John has a dam height of 10 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.