Hofer Wpa Dam
Hofer Wpa Dam is an earth dam located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hofer Wpa Dam
The primary purpose of Hofer Wpa Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 206 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/19/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grand Forks |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 47.82361, -97.81944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 206 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Max Discharge | 593 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00423 |
| Federal ID | ND00423 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |