Fork Wpa
Fork Wpa is an earth dam located in Ramsey County, North Dakota, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fork Wpa
The primary purpose of Fork Wpa 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 & Wildlife (federal). It impounds the Mauvais Coulee-tr near N.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 | Ramsey |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Mauvais Coulee-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.34885, -99.08934 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH & WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00806 |
| Federal ID | ND00806 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |