Siverton Dam is an earth dam located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 280 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 Siverton Dam
The primary purpose of Siverton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mckenzie County Wrb (local government). It impounds the North Fork Creek near N.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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 10/18/2021.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McKenzie |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | North Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.80240, -103.04492 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mckenzie County Wrb |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00248 |
| Federal ID | ND00248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |