Belle Fourche Dam

South Dakota — Butte County

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyButte
Coordinates44.73190, -103.67630

Physical Characteristics

NID Height122 ft
Dam Height122 ft
Dam Length6,262 ft
NID Storage246,000 acre-ft
Max Storage246,000 acre-ft
Surface Area9,861 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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