Naaden Dam; Pete 3

Naaden Dam; Pete 3 is an earth dam located in Emmons County, North Dakota, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height9 ft
Built199234 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 9 ft
9 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

9 ft tall. 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 Naaden Dam; Pete 3

The primary purpose of Naaden Dam; Pete 3 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 Pete Naaden (private). It impounds the Apple Creek-tr near N.

The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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

StateNorth Dakota
CountyEmmons
Nearest CityN
River/StreamApple Creek-tr
Coordinates46.57667, -100.09225

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerPete Naaden
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDND00698
Federal IDND00698
More InfoState Dam Safety Program