Nd No Name Dam 276

Powers Lake-TR· Mountrail, North Dakota· Built 1934· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Nd No Name Dam 276 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND)
Dam Length260 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)
NID IDND00239

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

Ervin Footh

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nd No Name Dam 276?

Nd No Name Dam 276 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 Dam 276?

Nd No Name Dam 276 is owned by Ervin Footh (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nd No Name Dam 276 built?

Nd No Name Dam 276 was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Dam 276?

Nd No Name Dam 276 serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Nd No Name Dam 276?

Nd No Name Dam 276 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.

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.