Naaden Dam; Pete 3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Naaden Dam; Pete 2 Naaden Dam; Pete 5
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Naaden Dam, also known as Pete 3 or Wetland 3, is a privately owned structure located in Emmons, North Dakota.
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Summary
The dam was designed by USFWS and completed in 1992 with the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a height of 8.7 feet and a storage capacity of 55.2 acre-feet, Naaden Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Situated on the Apple Creek-TR stream, Naaden Dam has a spillway width of 300 feet and is classified as an Earth dam with stone core and soil foundation. The dam has a low hazard potential and is rated as moderate risk level 3. While it has not been recently assessed for its condition, the state of North Dakota regulates, permits, inspects, and enforces safety measures for the dam to ensure its proper functioning and maintenance. Overall, Naaden Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for supporting fish and wildlife habitats in the region.
Despite its relatively small surface area of 7.7 acres and drainage area of 2.72 square miles, Naaden Dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and storage for the surrounding ecosystem. With its controlled spillway and lack of outlet gates, the dam provides a stable environment for aquatic life while also minimizing the risk of flooding. As an essential component of the local water resource management system, Naaden Dam serves as a model for sustainable infrastructure development in support of climate resilience and biodiversity conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Height |
8.7 |
River Or Stream |
APPLE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.7 |
Drainage Area |
2.72 |
Nid Storage |
55.2 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
9 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Long Lake Cr Below Long Lake Nr Moffit
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95cfs |
Beaver Creek Bl Linton
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39cfs |
Apple Creek Nr Menoken
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59cfs |
Hay Creek At Main Avenue In Bismarck
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3cfs |
Missouri River At Bismarck
|
16700cfs |
Burnt Creek Nr Bismarck
|
9cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Naaden Dam; Pete 3