Wolf Butte Dam
Key Takeaway
Wolf Butte Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 451 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00143 |
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
Adams County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wolf Butte Dam?
Wolf Butte 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 Wolf Butte Dam?
Wolf Butte Dam is owned by Adams County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wolf Butte Dam built?
Wolf Butte Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Wolf Butte Dam?
Wolf Butte Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Wolf Butte Dam?
Wolf Butte Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Wolf Butte Dam last inspected?
Wolf Butte Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.