Mathern Dam is an earth dam located in Dickey County, North Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 384 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 Mathern Dam
The primary purpose of Mathern Dam 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 Theresa Mathern (private). It impounds the South Fork Maple River-tr near N.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 384 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 203 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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 07/06/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dickey |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | South Fork Maple River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.24464, -98.69521 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 384 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Theresa Mathern |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND01039 |
| Federal ID | ND01039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |