Nesheim Dam; Mark 2

Shell Creek-TR· Mountrail, North Dakota· Built 2001· Earth· 9 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Nesheim Dam; Mark 2 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND)
Dam Length297 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDND00918

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

Mark Nesheim

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nesheim Dam; Mark 2?

Nesheim Dam; Mark 2 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 Nesheim Dam; Mark 2?

Nesheim Dam; Mark 2 is owned by Mark Nesheim (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nesheim Dam; Mark 2 built?

Nesheim Dam; Mark 2 was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Nesheim Dam; Mark 2?

Nesheim Dam; Mark 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Nesheim Dam; Mark 2?

Nesheim Dam; Mark 2 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.