Nd No Name 278

Shell Creek-TR· Mountrail, North Dakota· Built 1935· Earth· 10 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Nd No Name 278 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDND00212

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

Private

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nd No Name 278?

Nd No Name 278 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 Nd No Name 278?

Nd No Name 278 is owned by Private (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nd No Name 278 built?

Nd No Name 278 was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Nd No Name 278?

Nd No Name 278 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 Nd No Name 278?

Nd No Name 278 has a dam height of 10 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.