Bennett Wetland

Sheyenne River-TR· Sheridan, North Dakota· Built 2000· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Bennett Wetland is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 56.8% in ND)
Dam Length1,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage230 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres
Drainage Area44 sq mi
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDND00901

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

ND Game & Fish

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bennett Wetland?

Bennett Wetland is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bennett Wetland?

Bennett Wetland is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bennett Wetland built?

Bennett Wetland was completed in 2000, making it 26 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bennett Wetland?

Bennett Wetland serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bennett Wetland?

Bennett Wetland has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.