Kadramas Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Kadramas Dam, located in North Dakota along Crooked Creek, was completed in 1935 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam is owned by the local government and regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 530 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet and a spillway width of 50 feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated.
Managed by the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Kadramas Dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and is primarily made of earth and stone materials with a soil foundation. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have any outlet gates or associated structures. Although it lacks a formal emergency action plan and inundation maps, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and is equipped with emergency contacts. Overall, Kadramas Dam provides essential services to the local community while maintaining a relatively low risk profile in terms of its structural integrity and hazard potential.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
CROOKED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
135 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Kadramas Dam