Steen Dam; Howard 1
Key Takeaway
Steen Dam; Howard 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 346 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00661 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Howard Steen
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Steen Dam; Howard 1?
Steen Dam; Howard 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 Steen Dam; Howard 1?
Steen Dam; Howard 1 is owned by Howard Steen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Steen Dam; Howard 1 built?
Steen Dam; Howard 1 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Steen Dam; Howard 1?
Steen Dam; Howard 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Steen Dam; Howard 1?
Steen Dam; Howard 1 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 Steen Dam; Howard 1 last inspected?
Steen Dam; Howard 1 was last inspected on October 10, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.