Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2
Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2 is an earth dam located in Hettinger County, North Dakota, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2
The primary purpose of Rustan Dam; Eddie R. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lewellyn Rustan (private). It impounds the Chanta Peta Creek near N.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 990 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 90 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Hettinger |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Chanta Peta Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.34860, -102.86519 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lewellyn Rustan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00448 |
| Federal ID | ND00448 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |