Belle Fourche Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Butte |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | OWL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 44.73190, -103.67630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 122 ft |
| Dam Height | 122 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,262 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192,077 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,861 acres |
| Drainage Area | 204 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |