Wetzstein Bros Ranch Dam
Wetzstein Bros Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Oliver County, North Dakota, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wetzstein Bros Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Wetzstein Bros Ranch 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 Wetzstein Bros (private). It impounds the Missouri River-tr near N.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 | Oliver |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Missouri River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.99959, -100.92647 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Wetzstein Bros |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00615 |
| Federal ID | ND00615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |