Stone Man Dam

Stone Man Creek· Sioux, North Dakota· Built 1935· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Stone Man Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 83.9% in ND)
Dam Length640 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDND00109

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: May 1, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Sioux County WRB

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stone Man Dam?

Stone Man Dam 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 Stone Man Dam?

Stone Man Dam is owned by Sioux County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stone Man Dam built?

Stone Man Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Stone Man Dam?

Stone Man Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Stone Man Dam?

Stone Man Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Stone Man Dam last inspected?

Stone Man Dam was last inspected on May 1, 1980. 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.