Belle Fourche Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyButte
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamOWL CREEK
Coordinates44.73190, -103.67630

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height122 ft
Dam Height122 ft
Dam Length6,262 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage246,000 acre-ft
Max Storage246,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage192,077 acre-ft
Surface Area9,861 acres
Drainage Area204 sq mi
Max Discharge4,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/25/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSD01100
Federal IDSD01100
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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