Homme Dam
Homme Dam is a concrete dam located in Walsh County, North Dakota, built in 1950. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Homme Dam
The primary purpose of Homme Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usace - St. Paul District (federal). It impounds the South Branch Of Park River near Park River.
The dam stands 72 feet tall and stretches 865 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 290 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 226 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/12/2025.
At 72 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Dakota dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Nearest City | Park River |
| River/Stream | South Branch Of Park River |
| Coordinates | 48.40468, -97.79129 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 865 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 290 acres |
| Drainage Area | 226 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USACE - St. Paul District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00310 |
| Federal ID | ND00310 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |