Nd No Name 079 is a vital water resource structure located in Oliver, North Dakota, serving multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond support.
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Built in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 80 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 18 acres and is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission, ensuring proper permitting, inspection, and enforcement to maintain its functionality.
With its location along the Square Butte Creek-TR river or stream, Nd No Name 079 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 60 feet. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level (3) and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. While it lacks an emergency action plan and inundation maps, the dam is regularly inspected by the state and meets guidelines for risk management. This essential structure plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
SQUARE BUTTE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
Square Butte Creek Below Center
|
2cfs |
Sweetbriar Creek Nr Judson
|
3cfs |
Heart River Nr Mandan
|
101cfs |
Burnt Creek Nr Bismarck
|
9cfs |
Missouri River At Bismarck
|
16600cfs |
Heart River At Stark Bridge Nr Judson
|
61cfs |