Nd State Land Dept Dam 13

Big Meadow Marsh-TR· Williams, North Dakota· Built 2005· Earth· 10 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Nd State Land Dept Dam 13 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND)
Dam Length385 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDND01030

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

Kim Overdorf

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nd State Land Dept Dam 13?

Nd State Land Dept Dam 13 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 Dam 13?

Nd State Land Dept Dam 13 is owned by Kim Overdorf (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nd State Land Dept Dam 13 built?

Nd State Land Dept Dam 13 was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Dam 13?

Nd State Land Dept Dam 13 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 State Land Dept Dam 13?

Nd State Land Dept Dam 13 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.