Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit)

MISSOURI RIVER-OS· Kidder, North Dakota· Built 1938· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND)
Dam Length1,353 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage409 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)
NID IDND00354

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: May 12, 1993
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

NDSU CENTRAL GRASSLAND RE

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit)?

Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) 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 Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit)?

Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) is owned by NDSU CENTRAL GRASSLAND RE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) built?

Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit)?

Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit)?

Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) has a dam height of 9 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 Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) last inspected?

Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) was last inspected on May 12, 1993. 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.