Wengler Wpa 2 Dam dam
Wengler Wpa 2 Dam
Wengler Wpa 2 Dam, located in Cavalier, North Dakota, is a federal-owned structure designed by Ducks Unlimited and managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Completed in 1995, this earth dam stands at a height of 7 feet and stretches 3503 feet long. With a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a stock or small fish pond, the dam has a storage capacity of 402 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 184 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in August 2015. The dam's risk assessment is considered moderate, with a risk level of 3. While there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet. The Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for the construction, regulation, inspection, and operation of the dam, ensuring its compliance with state regulatory agencies.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of dams will find Wengler Wpa 2 Dam to be an intriguing case study. With its unique design and purpose, as well as its location in the Omaha District of the USACE, this dam serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem, providing essential services such as fire protection and stock maintenance. Despite its poor condition assessment, efforts are likely underway to address any concerns and ensure the dam's continued functionality for the community it serves.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Wengler Wpa 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mauvais Coulee Nr Cando | 19 cfs | → |
| Starkweather Coulee Nr Webster | 20 cfs | → |
| Edmore Coulee Nr Edmore | 33 cfs | → |
| Mauvais Coulee Trib No. 3 Nr Cando | 7 cfs | → |
| Edmore Coulee Trib Nr Webster | 59 cfs | → |
| Little Coulee Nr Leeds | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wengler Wpa 2 Dam.
Track Wengler Wpa 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wengler Wpa 2 Dam
Where does the data for Wengler Wpa 2 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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