30th Street Detention Basin Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

The 30th Street Detention Basin in Minot, North Dakota, is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by Ackerman Estvold and owned by the local government.


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Summary

Situated along the Second Larson Coulee, this earth dam has a height of 24.5 feet and a storage capacity of 284.9 acre-feet. With a surface area of 31.7 acres and a drainage area of 8 square miles, this basin plays a vital role in mitigating flood impacts in the region.

Managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission, the 30th Street Detention Basin is state-regulated and receives regular inspections, ensuring its functionality and effectiveness in flood control. With a significant hazard potential, this structure is designed to withstand and manage high water levels during extreme weather events. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the basin's primary purpose of flood risk reduction highlights its importance in safeguarding the community from potential water-related disasters.

As a key component in the local flood management system, the 30th Street Detention Basin serves as a critical infrastructure in protecting the residents of Minot and surrounding areas from the devastating impacts of flooding. With its strategic location and design, this basin exemplifies proactive measures taken to address water resource challenges and climate-related risks in the region.

Dam Height

24.5

River Or Stream

Second Larson Coulee

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

31.7

Drainage Area

8

Nid Storage

284.9

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

25
       
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Dam Data Reference

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.
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