Pipestone Wild Dev Pond 1
Pipestone Wild Dev Pond 1 is an earth dam located in Wells County, North Dakota, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pipestone Wild Dev Pond 1
The primary purpose of Pipestone Wild Dev Pond 1 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 Pipestem Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 244 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Wells |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Pipestem Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.39791, -99.63131 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00442 |
| Federal ID | ND00442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |