Kratochvil Dam

North Branch Forest River· Walsh, North Dakota· Built 1962· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Kratochvil Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 60.6% in ND)
Dam Length790 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDND00268

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
Last Inspection: June 12, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Walsh County WRB

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kratochvil Dam?

Kratochvil Dam 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 Kratochvil Dam?

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

When was Kratochvil Dam built?

Kratochvil Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Kratochvil Dam?

Kratochvil Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kratochvil Dam?

Kratochvil Dam has a dam height of 18 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.

When was Kratochvil Dam last inspected?

Kratochvil Dam was last inspected on June 12, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.