Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3

Cedar Creek-TR· Adams, North Dakota· Built 2004· Earth· 7 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND)
Dam Length530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDND00992

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: September 7, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Chuck Wallace Jr

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3?

Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3 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 Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3?

Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3 is owned by Chuck Wallace Jr (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3 built?

Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3 was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3?

Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3 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 Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3?

Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3 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 Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3 last inspected?

Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3 was last inspected on September 7, 2005. 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.