Cuba Dam

Maple River-TR· Barnes, North Dakota· Built 1935· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Cuba Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 27.8% in ND)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDND00179

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: January 11, 1974
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Barnes County WRB

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cuba Dam?

Cuba 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 Cuba Dam?

Cuba Dam is owned by Barnes County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cuba Dam built?

Cuba Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Cuba Dam?

Cuba Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cuba Dam?

Cuba Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Cuba Dam last inspected?

Cuba Dam was last inspected on January 11, 1974. 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.