Messmer Dam; Ralph
North Dakota — Hettinger County — Thirty Mile Creek
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Hettinger |
| River | Thirty Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.50699, -102.32603 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 334 ft |
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1993 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Ralph Messmer |
| Other Name | Wetland 1 |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.