Spirit Lake St. Michael 3

SHEYENNE RIVER -TR· Benson, North Dakota·
Significant Hazard Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Spirit Lake St. Michael 3 is classified as significant hazard in North Dakota. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Normal Storage0 acre-ft
NID IDND01096

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BIA

Federal Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Spirit Lake St. Michael 3?

Spirit Lake St. Michael 3 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Spirit Lake St. Michael 3?

Spirit Lake St. Michael 3 is owned by BIA (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

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.