Painted Woods Lake
Key Takeaway
Painted Woods Lake is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 305 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00526 |
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
State of ND
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Painted Woods Lake?
Painted Woods Lake 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 Painted Woods Lake?
Painted Woods Lake is owned by State of ND (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Painted Woods Lake built?
Painted Woods Lake was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Painted Woods Lake?
Painted Woods Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Painted Woods Lake?
Painted Woods Lake 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.
When was Painted Woods Lake last inspected?
Painted Woods Lake was last inspected on April 11, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.