Walth Dam; Tracy

Jimmy Creek-TR· Stark, North Dakota· Built 1999· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Walth Dam; Tracy is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND)
Dam Length630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDND00850

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

Tracy Walth

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Walth Dam; Tracy?

Walth Dam; Tracy 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 Walth Dam; Tracy?

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

When was Walth Dam; Tracy built?

Walth Dam; Tracy was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Walth Dam; Tracy?

Walth Dam; Tracy serves the following purposes: 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 Walth Dam; Tracy?

Walth Dam; Tracy has a dam height of 15 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.