Sweetbriar Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Sweetbriar Creek Dam is classified as high hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 55 ft (taller than 96.7% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 315 acres |
| Drainage Area | 154 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00038 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ND Game & Fish
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sweetbriar Creek Dam?
Sweetbriar Creek Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sweetbriar Creek Dam?
Sweetbriar Creek Dam is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sweetbriar Creek Dam built?
Sweetbriar Creek Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Sweetbriar Creek Dam?
Sweetbriar Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Sweetbriar Creek Dam?
Sweetbriar Creek Dam has a dam height of 55 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 Sweetbriar Creek Dam last inspected?
Sweetbriar Creek Dam was last inspected on August 4, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.