Ueckert Dam; E. E.

North Fork Garner Creek-TR· Golden Valley, North Dakota· Built 1963· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Ueckert Dam; E. E. is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 71.2% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDND00263

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

Gorden Ueckert

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ueckert Dam; E. E.?

Ueckert Dam; E. E. 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 Ueckert Dam; E. E.?

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

When was Ueckert Dam; E. E. built?

Ueckert Dam; E. E. was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Ueckert Dam; E. E.?

Ueckert Dam; E. E. serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ueckert Dam; E. E.?

Ueckert Dam; E. E. has a dam height of 22 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.