Square Butte Creek Dam 5

North Dakota — Oliver County — Square Butte Creek-TR

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyOliver
RiverSquare Butte Creek-TR
Coordinates47.04491, -101.15888

Physical Characteristics

NID Height71 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length1,770 ft
NID Storage5,800 acre-ft
Max Storage5,800 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 6, 2016
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerOliver County WRB
Other NameSchwalbe Dam

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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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