Nd State Land Dept Dam 13 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mcgregor Dam Tioga Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Nd State Land Dept Dam 13, located in Williams County, North Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam designed by USFWS and completed in 2005.
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Summary
With a height of 9.9 feet and a length of 385 feet, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and as a small fish pond. The dam has a storage capacity of 82.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 10.2 acres, with a drainage area of 3.45 square miles.
Operated by the North Dakota State Water Commission (NDSWC), Nd State Land Dept Dam 13 is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, with no outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 35 feet. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam meets state permitting requirements and plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Despite being privately owned, Nd State Land Dept Dam 13 contributes significantly to the local ecosystem by providing water for fire protection, livestock, and fish, while also serving as a potential recreational area. With its strategic location on the Big Meadow Marsh-TR stream and its vital role in water storage and management, the dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
385 |
Dam Height |
9.9 |
River Or Stream |
BIG MEADOW MARSH-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.2 |
Drainage Area |
3.45 |
Nid Storage |
82.2 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Nd State Land Dept Dam 13