Nd No Name 290

Leaf on the Hill Creek-TR· Sioux, North Dakota· Built 1940· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Nd No Name 290 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 52.7% in ND)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDND00285

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: August 1, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Private

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nd No Name 290?

Nd No Name 290 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 290?

Nd No Name 290 is owned by Private (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nd No Name 290 built?

Nd No Name 290 was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 290?

Nd No Name 290 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 290?

Nd No Name 290 has a dam height of 16 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 Nd No Name 290 last inspected?

Nd No Name 290 was last inspected on August 1, 1980. 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.