Meyer Dam; Raymond

Crooked Creek· Grant, North Dakota· Built 1991· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Meyer Dam; Raymond is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDND00501

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: July 5, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Raymond W. Meyer

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meyer Dam; Raymond?

Meyer Dam; Raymond 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; Raymond?

Meyer Dam; Raymond is owned by Raymond W. Meyer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Meyer Dam; Raymond built?

Meyer Dam; Raymond was completed in 1991, making it 35 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; Raymond?

Meyer Dam; Raymond 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 Meyer Dam; Raymond?

Meyer Dam; Raymond 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 Meyer Dam; Raymond last inspected?

Meyer Dam; Raymond was last inspected on July 5, 2001. 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.