Meyer Dam; Ivan Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Meyer Dam, also known as Ivan, is a local government-owned structure located in Dickinson, North Dakota.
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Summary
Completed in 1972, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes along the Heart River. Standing at a height of 14 feet and with a length of 685 feet, Meyer Dam provides a storage capacity of 156.6 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 81.1 acre-feet.
Managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission, Meyer Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 50 feet, and it is considered to have a significant hazard potential. Despite being ungraded in terms of condition assessment, Meyer Dam has a moderate risk level and has not been modified since its construction. Overall, Meyer Dam remains a vital water resource structure for the region, offering both recreational opportunities and flood control benefits along the Heart River.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
685 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
HEART RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Drainage Area |
8.16 |
Nid Storage |
156.6 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Meyer Dam; Ivan