Noonan Park Dam

Long Creek-TR· Divide, North Dakota· Built 1934· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Noonan Park Dam 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 14 ft (taller than 42.3% in ND)
Dam Length233 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)
NID IDND00244

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

City of Noonan

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Noonan Park Dam?

Noonan Park Dam 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 Noonan Park Dam?

Noonan Park Dam is owned by City of Noonan (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Noonan Park Dam built?

Noonan Park Dam 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 Noonan Park Dam?

Noonan Park Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Noonan Park Dam?

Noonan Park Dam has a dam height of 14 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.