Krosch Dam; Victor 2

Leaf on the Hill Creek-TR· Sioux, North Dakota· Built 2002· Earth· 11 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Krosch Dam; Victor 2 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 27.8% in ND)
Dam Length490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDND00940

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

Victor Krosch

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Krosch Dam; Victor 2?

Krosch Dam; Victor 2 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 Krosch Dam; Victor 2?

Krosch Dam; Victor 2 is owned by Victor Krosch (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Krosch Dam; Victor 2 built?

Krosch Dam; Victor 2 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Krosch Dam; Victor 2?

Krosch Dam; Victor 2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Krosch Dam; Victor 2?

Krosch Dam; Victor 2 has a dam height of 11 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.