Schlecht-Thom Dam

Maple River (James)-TR· LaMoure, North Dakota· Built 1968· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Schlecht-Thom Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 87.2% in ND)
Dam Length1,020 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage284 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDND00301

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: May 10, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Bev Tomlin

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Schlecht-Thom Dam?

Schlecht-Thom 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 Schlecht-Thom Dam?

Schlecht-Thom Dam is owned by Bev Tomlin (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Schlecht-Thom Dam built?

Schlecht-Thom Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Schlecht-Thom Dam?

Schlecht-Thom Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Schlecht-Thom Dam?

Schlecht-Thom Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Schlecht-Thom Dam last inspected?

Schlecht-Thom Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2018. 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.