Cathay Dam

North Dakota — Wells County — Rocky Run Creek

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWells
RiverRocky Run Creek
Coordinates47.55676, -99.40738

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length345 ft
NID Storage195 acre-ft
Max Storage195 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 28, 1979
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWells County WRB

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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