Meyer Dam; Walter A

Chantapeta Creek-TR· Morton, North Dakota· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Meyer Dam; Walter A is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 65.1% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDND00468

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

Jim Nelson

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meyer Dam; Walter A?

Meyer Dam; Walter A 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 Meyer Dam; Walter A?

Meyer Dam; Walter A is owned by Jim Nelson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Meyer Dam; Walter A?

Meyer Dam; Walter A serves the following purposes: Other, 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 Meyer Dam; Walter A?

Meyer Dam; Walter A has a dam height of 20 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.