Stevens Dam; Joe
Key Takeaway
Stevens Dam; Joe is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 81.7% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 669 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00304 |
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
Joe Stevens
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stevens Dam; Joe?
Stevens Dam; Joe 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 Stevens Dam; Joe?
Stevens Dam; Joe is owned by Joe Stevens (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stevens Dam; Joe built?
Stevens Dam; Joe was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Stevens Dam; Joe?
Stevens Dam; Joe serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Stevens Dam; Joe?
Stevens Dam; Joe has a dam height of 26 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.