Studeness Dam; Leo

Mauvais Coulee-TR· Benson, North Dakota· Built 1960· Earth· 8 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Studeness Dam; Leo is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 6% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage650 acre-ft
Normal Storage270 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDND00682

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Leo Studeness

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Studeness Dam; Leo?

Studeness Dam; Leo 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 Studeness Dam; Leo?

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

When was Studeness Dam; Leo built?

Studeness Dam; Leo was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Studeness Dam; Leo?

Studeness Dam; Leo serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Studeness Dam; Leo?

Studeness Dam; Leo has a dam height of 8 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.

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.