Sentinel Butte Dam
Key Takeaway
Sentinel Butte Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1933 and is 93 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00374 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
City Of Sentinel Butte
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sentinel Butte Dam?
Sentinel Butte Dam 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 Sentinel Butte Dam?
Sentinel Butte Dam is owned by City Of Sentinel Butte (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sentinel Butte Dam built?
Sentinel Butte Dam was completed in 1933, making it 93 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 Sentinel Butte Dam?
Sentinel Butte Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sentinel Butte Dam?
Sentinel Butte Dam has a dam height of 10 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.