Hartel Dam; Lemoine 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Hartel Dam; Lemoine 1, located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1981 by the NRCS for the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 12.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 50.1 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 24.7 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 4800 feet and has a surface area of 6.8 acres, serving the Cherry Creek-TR river system.

The dam, classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, is regulated and inspected by the North Dakota State Water Commission. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 36 feet and does not have any outlet gates. Despite its condition being marked as "Not Rated," the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality for irrigation purposes.

With a state-regulated status and a private ownership type, Hartel Dam; Lemoine 1 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Its construction and maintenance are essential for providing irrigation water to the surrounding agricultural lands, highlighting the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

4800

Dam Height

12.1

River Or Stream

CHERRY CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.8

Nid Storage

50.1

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

12
       
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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.