Square Butte Creek Dam 6
Key Takeaway
Square Butte Creek Dam 6 is classified as significant hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 76 ft (taller than 99.1% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 144 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00794 |
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
Morton County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Square Butte Creek Dam 6?
Square Butte Creek Dam 6 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 Square Butte Creek Dam 6?
Square Butte Creek Dam 6 is owned by Morton County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Square Butte Creek Dam 6 built?
Square Butte Creek Dam 6 was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Square Butte Creek Dam 6?
Square Butte Creek Dam 6 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Square Butte Creek Dam 6?
Square Butte Creek Dam 6 has a dam height of 76 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 Square Butte Creek Dam 6 last inspected?
Square Butte Creek Dam 6 was last inspected on August 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.