Lake Josephine

MISSOURI RIVER-OS· Kidder, North Dakota· Built 1938· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Josephine is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 38.2% in ND)
Dam Length1,936 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage3.0K acre-ft
Surface Area355 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)
NID IDND00418

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

TUTTLE WILDLIFE CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Josephine?

Lake Josephine 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 Josephine?

Lake Josephine is owned by TUTTLE WILDLIFE CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Josephine built?

Lake Josephine 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 Josephine?

Lake Josephine 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 Lake Josephine?

Lake Josephine has a dam height of 13 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.