Rice Dam; Rick

Lake Sakakawea-TR· Dunn, North Dakota· Built 2006· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Rice Dam; Rick is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 85.1% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDND01059

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: March 25, 2004
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Rick Rice

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rice Dam; Rick?

Rice Dam; Rick 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 Rice Dam; Rick?

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

When was Rice Dam; Rick built?

Rice Dam; Rick was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Rice Dam; Rick?

Rice Dam; Rick serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Rice Dam; Rick?

Rice Dam; Rick has a dam height of 29 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 Rice Dam; Rick last inspected?

Rice Dam; Rick was last inspected on March 25, 2004. 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.