Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2

Chanta Peta Creek· Hettinger, North Dakota· Built 1976· Earth· 16 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 52.7% in ND)
Dam Length990 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area90 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDND00448

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

Lewellyn Rustan

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2?

Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2 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 Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2?

Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2 is owned by Lewellyn Rustan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2 built?

Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2?

Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2 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 Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2?

Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2 has a dam height of 16 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.