Nd State Land Dept 36-05

Knife River-TR· Mercer, North Dakota· Built 1978· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Nd State Land Dept 36-05 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 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 Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
Year Modified1991
NID IDND00571

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

ND Dept of Trust Lands

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nd State Land Dept 36-05?

Nd State Land Dept 36-05 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 State Land Dept 36-05?

Nd State Land Dept 36-05 is owned by ND Dept of Trust Lands (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nd State Land Dept 36-05 built?

Nd State Land Dept 36-05 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 State Land Dept 36-05?

Nd State Land Dept 36-05 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Nd State Land Dept 36-05?

Nd State Land Dept 36-05 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.