Colorado Anethesiology Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

The Colorado Anesthesiology Dam, located in Stark, North Dakota, was completed in 2009 and is primarily used for fish and wildlife pond purposes.


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Summary

This private dam, designed by USFWS, stands at a height of 12.5 feet with a length of 200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 98.6 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to have a moderate risk rating.

Managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission, the Colorado Anesthesiology Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet, serving as a habitat for various wildlife species in the area. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam meets guidelines for emergency action plans, with updated emergency contacts and risk management measures in place.

With its strategic location along the Knife River-TR, the Colorado Anesthesiology Dam plays a crucial role in enhancing fish and wildlife populations in the region. As a key component of the ecosystem, this earth dam contributes to the conservation efforts and environmental sustainability initiatives in North Dakota. Its completion and management reflect a commitment to preserving natural resources and supporting biodiversity in the area.

Year Completed

2009

Dam Length

200

Dam Height

12.5

River Or Stream

KNIFE RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15.3

Nid Storage

98.6

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.