Kunick Dam; Bernard 1

Elk Creek-TR· Golden Valley, North Dakota· Built 1975· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Kunick Dam; Bernard 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 65.1% in ND)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage107 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDND00745

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

Schafer Family Living Trs

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kunick Dam; Bernard 1?

Kunick Dam; Bernard 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 Kunick Dam; Bernard 1?

Kunick Dam; Bernard 1 is owned by Schafer Family Living Trs (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kunick Dam; Bernard 1 built?

Kunick Dam; Bernard 1 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Kunick Dam; Bernard 1?

Kunick Dam; Bernard 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kunick Dam; Bernard 1?

Kunick Dam; Bernard 1 has a dam height of 20 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.