Schneider Dam; Reuben

Crooked Creek-TR· Dunn, North Dakota· Built 1966· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Schneider Dam; Reuben is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 60.6% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDND00741

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

Reuben Schneider

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Schneider Dam; Reuben?

Schneider Dam; Reuben 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; Reuben?

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

When was Schneider Dam; Reuben built?

Schneider Dam; Reuben was completed in 1966, making it 60 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; Reuben?

Schneider Dam; Reuben serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Schneider Dam; Reuben?

Schneider Dam; Reuben has a dam height of 18 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.