Wild Rice Dam (Cass County)
Key Takeaway
Wild Rice Dam (Cass County) is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,210 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00172 |
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
Southeast Cass WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wild Rice Dam (Cass County)?
Wild Rice Dam (Cass County) 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 Wild Rice Dam (Cass County)?
Wild Rice Dam (Cass County) is owned by Southeast Cass WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wild Rice Dam (Cass County) built?
Wild Rice Dam (Cass County) was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Wild Rice Dam (Cass County)?
Wild Rice Dam (Cass County) 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 Wild Rice Dam (Cass County)?
Wild Rice Dam (Cass County) has a dam height of 15 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 Wild Rice Dam (Cass County) last inspected?
Wild Rice Dam (Cass County) was last inspected on May 10, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.