Solberg Dam; Dorvan

Beaver Creek-TR· Williams, North Dakota· Built 1930· Earth· 10 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Solberg Dam; Dorvan is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
Year Modified1999
NID IDND00854

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: April 14, 1999
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Dorvan Solberg

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Solberg Dam; Dorvan?

Solberg Dam; Dorvan 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 Solberg Dam; Dorvan?

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

When was Solberg Dam; Dorvan built?

Solberg Dam; Dorvan was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Solberg Dam; Dorvan?

Solberg Dam; Dorvan 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 Solberg Dam; Dorvan?

Solberg Dam; Dorvan has a dam height of 10 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 Solberg Dam; Dorvan last inspected?

Solberg Dam; Dorvan was last inspected on April 14, 1999. 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.