Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3

Turtle Creek· McLean, North Dakota· Built 1994· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDND00577

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

US Bureau of Reclamation

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3?

Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3 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 Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3?

Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3 is owned by US Bureau of Reclamation (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3 built?

Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3 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 Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3?

Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3?

Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3 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.

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.