Olien Dam; Byron
Olien Dam; Byron is an earth dam located in Hettinger County, North Dakota, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Olien Dam; Byron
The primary purpose of Olien Dam; Byron is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Byron Olien (private). It impounds the Spring Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 622 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 | Spring Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.40142, -102.21800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 622 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Byron Olien |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00837 |
| Federal ID | ND00837 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |