Olander Dam; Brian

Missouri River-TR· Oliver, North Dakota· Built 1995· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Olander Dam; Brian is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 75.9% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDND00621

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

Brian Olander

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Olander Dam; Brian?

Olander Dam; Brian 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 Olander Dam; Brian?

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

When was Olander Dam; Brian built?

Olander Dam; Brian was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Olander Dam; Brian?

Olander Dam; Brian serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Olander Dam; Brian?

Olander Dam; Brian has a dam height of 24 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.