Homme Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Homme Dam, also known as Homme Reservoir, is a concrete dam located on the South Branch of Park River in Park River, North Dakota.


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Summary

Built in 1950 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam stands at a height of 50 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 7,000 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits including fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, and water supply.

This high-hazard potential dam is regularly inspected and monitored by the US Army Corps of Engineers to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a spillway width of 218 feet and is equipped with slide gates and a valve for water release. In case of emergency, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is in place to guide response and evacuation procedures. The risk management measures implemented by the USACE include ongoing maintenance, risk assessment, and collaboration with local emergency managers to raise awareness and preparedness for potential dam-related emergencies.

Overall, Homme Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region while also providing various environmental and recreational benefits. With a focus on safety and proactive risk management, the USACE continues to ensure the dam's functionality and readiness to respond to any potential threats.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

865

Dam Height

50

River Or Stream

SOUTH BRANCH OF PARK RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

290

Hydraulic Height

62

Drainage Area

226

Nid Storage

7000

Structural Height

72

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 4, Uncontrolled - 0, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

72
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.