Wallace Dam; Chuck Jr 3
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 Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00992 |
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
Chuck Wallace Jr
Private
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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.