Meyer Dam; Ivan

Heart River-TR· Stark, North Dakota· Built 1972· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Meyer Dam; Ivan is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 42.3% in ND)
Dam Length685 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDND00460

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: January 24, 1990
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Fisher Sand & Gravel

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meyer Dam; Ivan?

Meyer Dam; Ivan 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 Meyer Dam; Ivan?

Meyer Dam; Ivan is owned by Fisher Sand & Gravel (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Meyer Dam; Ivan built?

Meyer Dam; Ivan was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Meyer Dam; Ivan?

Meyer Dam; Ivan serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Meyer Dam; Ivan?

Meyer Dam; Ivan has a dam height of 14 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 Meyer Dam; Ivan last inspected?

Meyer Dam; Ivan was last inspected on January 24, 1990. 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.