Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 is an earth dam located in Burleigh County, North Dakota, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 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 Jacobs Dam; Justin 1
The primary purpose of Jacobs Dam; Justin 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Justin Jacobs (private). It impounds the Burnt Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burleigh |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Burnt Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.97372, -100.70488 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Justin Jacobs |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND01058 |
| Federal ID | ND01058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |