Pesek Dam; Emil

Timber Creek· McKenzie, North Dakota· Built 1972· Earth· 19 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Pesek Dam; Emil is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 63% in ND)
Dam Length658 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDND00752

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

Monte Pesek

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pesek Dam; Emil?

Pesek Dam; Emil 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 Pesek Dam; Emil?

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

When was Pesek Dam; Emil built?

Pesek Dam; Emil was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Pesek Dam; Emil?

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

How tall is Pesek Dam; Emil?

Pesek Dam; Emil has a dam height of 19 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.