Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 1

Cedar Creek-TR· Adams, North Dakota· Built 1998· Earth· 15 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND)
Dam Length630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage138 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDND00831

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: October 13, 1998
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Brad Sigvaldsen

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 1?

Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 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 Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 1?

Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 1 is owned by Brad Sigvaldsen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 1 built?

Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 1 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 1?

Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 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 Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 1?

Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 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 Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 1 last inspected?

Sigvaldsen Dam; Brad 1 was last inspected on October 13, 1998. 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.