Sawicki Dam; Randy

Painted Woods Creek-TR· McLean, North Dakota· Earth· 10 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Sawicki Dam; Randy is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
NID IDND01142

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

William & Marion Sawicki

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sawicki Dam; Randy?

Sawicki Dam; Randy 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 Sawicki Dam; Randy?

Sawicki Dam; Randy is owned by William & Marion Sawicki (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sawicki Dam; Randy?

Sawicki Dam; Randy serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sawicki Dam; Randy?

Sawicki Dam; Randy has a dam height of 10 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.