Keldron Dam
Keldron Dam is an earth dam located in Sioux County, North Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Keldron Dam
The primary purpose of Keldron Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sioux County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Cedar Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Sioux |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.00152, -101.81823 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sioux County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00552 |
| Federal ID | ND00552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |