Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam

Unnamed Stream· Stutsman, North Dakota· Built 1994· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND)
Dam Length290 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,375 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDND00610

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
Last Inspection: July 13, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NDSWC

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam?

Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam 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 Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam?

Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam built?

Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam?

Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam 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 Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam?

Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam has a dam height of 7 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.

When was Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam last inspected?

Chase Lake Prairie Project 2 Dam was last inspected on July 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.