Undlin Dam; Ron

Little Deep Creek -TR· Bottineau, North Dakota· Built 1951· Earth· 8 ft tall

Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Undlin Dam; Ron is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height	8 ft (taller than 6% in ND)
Dam Length	385 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	152 acre-ft
Normal Storage	24 acre-ft

Surface Area	24 acres
Drainage Area	17 sq mi
Year Completed	1951 (75 years old)
Year Modified	1999
NID ID	ND00863

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 5, 1999

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Ron Undlin

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Undlin Dam; Ron?

Undlin Dam; Ron 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 Undlin Dam; Ron?

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

When was Undlin Dam; Ron built?

Undlin Dam; Ron was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Undlin Dam; Ron?

Undlin Dam; Ron 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 Undlin Dam; Ron?

Undlin Dam; Ron 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.

When was Undlin Dam; Ron last inspected?

Undlin Dam; Ron was last inspected on May 5, 1999. 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.