Odland Dam

Little Beaver Creek· Golden Valley, North Dakota· Built 1936· Arch· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Odland Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 83.9% in ND)
Dam Length120 ft
Dam TypeArch
Max Storage1.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage615 acre-ft
Surface Area128 acres
Drainage Area85 sq mi
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDND00120

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
Last Inspection: April 23, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Golden Valley County WRB

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Odland Dam?

Odland 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 Odland Dam?

Odland Dam is owned by Golden Valley County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Odland Dam built?

Odland Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Odland Dam?

Odland Dam 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 Odland Dam?

Odland Dam has a dam height of 28 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.

When was Odland Dam last inspected?

Odland Dam was last inspected on April 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.