Rosefield Slough Dam

Rocky Run Creek-TR· Eddy, North Dakota· Built 1930· Earth· 7 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Rosefield Slough Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage444 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area54 sq mi
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
Year Modified2023
NID IDND10029

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

Monty and Tori Schaefer

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rosefield Slough Dam?

Rosefield Slough 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 Rosefield Slough Dam?

Rosefield Slough Dam is owned by Monty and Tori Schaefer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rosefield Slough Dam built?

Rosefield Slough Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Rosefield Slough Dam?

Rosefield Slough Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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 Rosefield Slough Dam?

Rosefield Slough Dam has a dam height of 7 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.