Regent Dam - Spring Creek Dam

Cannonball River - TR· Hettinger, North Dakota· Built 1934· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

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 Length395 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.2K acre-ft
Surface Area235 acres
Drainage Area32 sq mi
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)
NID IDND00118

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: June 6, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Hettinger County WRB

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.