Paul Dam; Daniel 21 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Paul Dam; Daniel 8 Paul Dam; Daniel 9
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Paul Dam; Daniel 21, also known as Embankment #9, is a private earth dam located in Grant County, North Dakota.
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Summary
Built in 2001 by the USFWS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a height of 16 feet and a length of 310 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 61.1 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.8 acres.
Managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The spillway, designed as uncontrolled with a width of 40 feet, ensures the safe release of excess water. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for regular assessments and maintenance to ensure its long-term safety and functionality.
Located along the Whitmore Creek-TR, Paul Dam; Daniel 21 plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With its strategic positioning and multiple functions, this dam not only provides essential water storage for fire protection and agriculture but also helps in maintaining ecological balance by creating a habitat for small fish. As a key infrastructure project, it underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring the safety of communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
310 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
WHITMORE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.23 |
Nid Storage |
61.1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Paul Dam; Daniel 21