Schatz Du Dam

PHILBRICK CREEK· Slope, North Dakota· Built 1989· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Schatz Du Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 56.8% in ND)
Dam Length850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage183 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDND00440

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 9, 2016
State Regulated: Yes

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Schatz Du Dam?

Schatz Du 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 Schatz Du Dam?

Schatz Du Dam is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Schatz Du Dam built?

Schatz Du Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Schatz Du Dam?

Schatz Du Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Schatz Du Dam?

Schatz Du Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Schatz Du Dam last inspected?

Schatz Du Dam was last inspected on June 9, 2016. 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.