Derudder Dam is an earth dam located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 925 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Derudder Dam
The primary purpose of Derudder Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fred Roedeske (private). It impounds the Horse Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 925 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 663 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/23/2021.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McKenzie |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Horse Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.68020, -103.88050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 925 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 663 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 663 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Fred Roedeske |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00194 |
| Federal ID | ND00194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |