Jesse Bros Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Jesse Bros Dam, located in Kidder, North Dakota, is a privately-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1962 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 23.5 feet and has a length of 448 feet. With a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, it serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, providing a surface area of 5 acres for recreational activities.
Managed by NDSWC, Jesse Bros Dam is regulated and inspected by the state of North Dakota to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently unrated. With an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, the dam is designed to handle the normal drainage area of 0.38 square miles and a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet.
Even though Jesse Bros Dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains an important structure for the community, offering opportunities for recreation and enjoyment. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial to maintain and monitor dams like Jesse Bros to ensure their resilience and safety for years to come.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
448 |
Dam Height |
23.5 |
River Or Stream |
APPLE CREEK-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.38 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Jesse Bros Dam