Steiner Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Steiner Dam, located in North Dakota along Beaver Creek, was completed in 1967 and stands at a height of 27 feet, with a length of 321 feet.
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Summary
The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 8.5 acres. Managed by a private entity, the dam is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission, ensuring that it meets state inspection, permitting, and enforcement requirements.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and an outlet gate for controlled release of water. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam has yet to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place or updated since its construction. The surrounding area, including the Hettinger County in North Dakota, benefits from the recreational opportunities provided by the dam, making it a valuable resource for both water enthusiasts and climate advocates in the region.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
321 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
84 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Steiner Dam