Cherry Lake Wda-3 Dike 3
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 Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00577 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
US Bureau of Reclamation
Federal Government
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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.