Regent Dam - Spring Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Regent Dam - Spring Creek 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 | 20 ft (taller than 65.1% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 235 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00118 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Hettinger County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Regent Dam - Spring Creek Dam?
Regent Dam - Spring Creek 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 Regent Dam - Spring Creek Dam?
Regent Dam - Spring Creek Dam is owned by Hettinger County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Regent Dam - Spring Creek Dam built?
Regent Dam - Spring Creek 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 Regent Dam - Spring Creek Dam?
Regent Dam - Spring Creek 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 Regent Dam - Spring Creek Dam?
Regent Dam - Spring Creek Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Regent Dam - Spring Creek Dam last inspected?
Regent Dam - Spring Creek Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.