Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20), North Dakota, USA

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Quick Facts About Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20)

Location: Steele, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47.58454, -97.74729
River: Beaver Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1988
Dam Height: 75 ft (23 m)
Dam Length: 1,476 ft (450 m)
Dam Capacity: 6,300 acre-ft (7,771 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant

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Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) Information

Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) is an earthen embankment dam located in N, Steele, North Dakota.

The dam, which is on the Beaver Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by Moore Engineering and commissioned in 1988 and is currently owned by Steele County WRB.

Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) Structure

The Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) is approximately 1,476 feet (450 m) long, 75 feet (23 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-ft (62 Ml) and maximum capacity of 6,300 acre-ft (7,771 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 15 acres (6 ha) and the total catchment area is 117 square miles (302 square kilometres).

Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) Spillway

The dam has a 600 feet (183 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20)
Steele, North Dakota
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 75 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,476 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 6,300 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 117 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) Weather

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Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20)?

Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) is in North Dakota.

In which county is the Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20)?

Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) is in Steele County.

How high is the Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20)?

Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) is 75 feet high.

How long is the Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20)?

Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) is 1,476 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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