Schmidt Dam; John 1
Schmidt Dam; John 1 is an earth dam located in Dunn County, North Dakota, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schmidt Dam; John 1
The primary purpose of Schmidt Dam; John 1 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 Allan & Joselle Schmidt (private). It impounds the Crooked Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 04/06/2000. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dunn |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.17781, -102.95043 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Allan & Joselle Schmidt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00878 |
| Federal ID | ND00878 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |