Mosbrucker Dam; Anton

Square Butte Creek-TR· Oliver, North Dakota· Built 1967· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mosbrucker Dam; Anton is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 81.7% in ND)
Dam Length590 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage439 acre-ft
Normal Storage301 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDND00165

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 29, 1970
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Doug Doll

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mosbrucker Dam; Anton?

Mosbrucker Dam; Anton 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 Mosbrucker Dam; Anton?

Mosbrucker Dam; Anton is owned by Doug Doll (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mosbrucker Dam; Anton built?

Mosbrucker Dam; Anton was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Mosbrucker Dam; Anton?

Mosbrucker Dam; Anton 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 Mosbrucker Dam; Anton?

Mosbrucker Dam; Anton has a dam height of 26 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 Mosbrucker Dam; Anton last inspected?

Mosbrucker Dam; Anton was last inspected on July 29, 1970. 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.