Schmidt Dam; John 1
Key Takeaway
Schmidt Dam; John 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | ND00878 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Allan & Joselle Schmidt
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Schmidt Dam; John 1?
Schmidt Dam; John 1 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 Schmidt Dam; John 1?
Schmidt Dam; John 1 is owned by Allan & Joselle Schmidt (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Schmidt Dam; John 1 built?
Schmidt Dam; John 1 was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Schmidt Dam; John 1?
Schmidt Dam; John 1 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 Schmidt Dam; John 1?
Schmidt Dam; John 1 has a dam height of 15 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 Schmidt Dam; John 1 last inspected?
Schmidt Dam; John 1 was last inspected on April 6, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.