Papka Dam; Darrell 2

Flat Creek-TR· Adams, North Dakota· Built 1992· Earth· 13 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Papka Dam; Darrell 2 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 38.2% in ND)
Dam Length415 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDND00587

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

Darrell Papka

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Papka Dam; Darrell 2?

Papka Dam; Darrell 2 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 Papka Dam; Darrell 2?

Papka Dam; Darrell 2 is owned by Darrell Papka (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Papka Dam; Darrell 2 built?

Papka Dam; Darrell 2 was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Papka Dam; Darrell 2?

Papka Dam; Darrell 2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 Papka Dam; Darrell 2?

Papka Dam; Darrell 2 has a dam height of 13 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.