Scrivens Dam; Charles

James River-TR· Stutsman, North Dakota· Built 1958· Earth· 11 ft tall
Unknown Other Private

Key Takeaway

Scrivens Dam; Charles is classified as unknown in North Dakota. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 27.8% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage195 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDND01191

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Charles Scrivens

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scrivens Dam; Charles?

Scrivens Dam; Charles is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Scrivens Dam; Charles?

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

When was Scrivens Dam; Charles built?

Scrivens Dam; Charles was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Scrivens Dam; Charles?

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

How tall is Scrivens Dam; Charles?

Scrivens Dam; Charles has a dam height of 11 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.