Lost Lake Wpa Dam 1

Painted Woods Creek-TR· McLean, North Dakota· Built 1990· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Lost Lake Wpa Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area64 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDND00710

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: No

Ownership

USFWS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lost Lake Wpa Dam 1?

Lost Lake Wpa Dam 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 Lost Lake Wpa Dam 1?

Lost Lake Wpa Dam 1 is owned by USFWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lost Lake Wpa Dam 1 built?

Lost Lake Wpa Dam 1 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Lost Lake Wpa Dam 1?

Lost Lake Wpa Dam 1 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 Lost Lake Wpa Dam 1?

Lost Lake Wpa Dam 1 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.