Solberg Dam; Dorvan is an earth dam located in Williams County, North Dakota, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 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 Solberg Dam; Dorvan
The primary purpose of Solberg Dam; Dorvan 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 Dorvan Solberg (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/1999. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Williams |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.35871, -103.10086 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dorvan Solberg |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00854 |
| Federal ID | ND00854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |