Wengler Wpa 2 Dam

Offstream· Cavalier, North Dakota· Built 1995· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Wengler Wpa 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND)
Dam Length3,503 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage402 acre-ft
Normal Storage184 acre-ft
Surface Area66 acres
Drainage Area30 sq mi
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDND00678

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: August 23, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NDSWC

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wengler Wpa 2 Dam?

Wengler Wpa 2 Dam 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 Wengler Wpa 2 Dam?

Wengler Wpa 2 Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wengler Wpa 2 Dam built?

Wengler Wpa 2 Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Wengler Wpa 2 Dam?

Wengler Wpa 2 Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Wengler Wpa 2 Dam?

Wengler Wpa 2 Dam 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 Wengler Wpa 2 Dam last inspected?

Wengler Wpa 2 Dam was last inspected on August 23, 2015. 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.