Messmer Dam; Victor Reservoir Report
Nearby: Burke Dam; Paul Olien Dam; Byron
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Messmer Dam in Victor, North Dakota, is a privately owned Earth-type dam built in 1991 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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Summary
The dam has a height of 9 feet and a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, with a surface area of 9 acres and a drainage area of 0.92 square miles. The dam is located on THIRTY MILE CREEK-TR and is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Messmer Dam is considered to have moderate risk with a Risk Assessment rating of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and no outlet gates. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it meets state jurisdiction and regulatory requirements, indicating a commitment to maintaining safety standards. With its focus on fish and wildlife conservation, Messmer Dam plays a vital role in supporting the local ecosystem and water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
THIRTY MILE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
0.92 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
9 |
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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.
Messmer Dam; Victor