Crown Butte Dam
Key Takeaway
Crown Butte Dam is classified as significant hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 95% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 386 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00190 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ND Game & Fish
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Crown Butte Dam?
Crown Butte Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Crown Butte Dam?
Crown Butte Dam is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crown Butte Dam built?
Crown Butte Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Crown Butte Dam?
Crown Butte Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crown Butte Dam?
Crown Butte Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Crown Butte Dam last inspected?
Crown Butte Dam was last inspected on September 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.