Thiel Dam; Donavon & D.

Scab Creek· Morton, North Dakota· Built 1997· Earth· 13 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Thiel Dam; Donavon & D. is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 38.2% in ND)
Dam Length405 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDND00823

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

Donavon & D Thiel

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Thiel Dam; Donavon & D.?

Thiel Dam; Donavon & D. 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 Thiel Dam; Donavon & D.?

Thiel Dam; Donavon & D. is owned by Donavon & D Thiel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Thiel Dam; Donavon & D. built?

Thiel Dam; Donavon & D. was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Thiel Dam; Donavon & D.?

Thiel Dam; Donavon & D. 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 Thiel Dam; Donavon & D.?

Thiel Dam; Donavon & D. has a dam height of 13 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.