Schneider Dam; Ervin

Cannonball River-TR· Hettinger, North Dakota· Built 1991· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Schneider Dam; Ervin is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 6% in ND)
Dam Length662 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDND00702

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

Ervin Schneider

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Schneider Dam; Ervin?

Schneider Dam; Ervin 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 Schneider Dam; Ervin?

Schneider Dam; Ervin is owned by Ervin Schneider (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Schneider Dam; Ervin built?

Schneider Dam; Ervin was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Schneider Dam; Ervin?

Schneider Dam; Ervin serves the following purposes: 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 Schneider Dam; Ervin?

Schneider Dam; Ervin has a dam height of 8 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.