Bland Dam; Wiley 1

Cedar Creek-TR· Adams, North Dakota· Built 1999· Earth· 15 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Bland Dam; Wiley 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND)
Dam Length505 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDND00860

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

Wiley Bland

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bland Dam; Wiley 1?

Bland Dam; Wiley 1 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 Bland Dam; Wiley 1?

Bland Dam; Wiley 1 is owned by Wiley Bland (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bland Dam; Wiley 1 built?

Bland Dam; Wiley 1 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Bland Dam; Wiley 1?

Bland Dam; Wiley 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Bland Dam; Wiley 1?

Bland Dam; Wiley 1 has a dam height of 15 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.