Burke Dam; Paul

Thirty Mile Creek-TR· Hettinger, North Dakota· Built 2005· Earth· 9 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Burke Dam; Paul is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND)
Dam Length675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDND01034

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 11, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Pheasant Hideaways Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burke Dam; Paul?

Burke Dam; Paul is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Burke Dam; Paul?

Burke Dam; Paul is owned by Pheasant Hideaways Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Burke Dam; Paul built?

Burke Dam; Paul was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Burke Dam; Paul?

Burke Dam; Paul serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Burke Dam; Paul?

Burke Dam; Paul has a dam height of 9 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Burke Dam; Paul last inspected?

Burke Dam; Paul was last inspected on June 11, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.