Heart Butte Dam Quick Facts
Heart Butte Dam Map
Heart Butte Dam Information
Heart Butte Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 105 miles from Mandan, Grant, North Dakota.
The dam, which is on the Heart River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Irrigation benefits.
The dam was designed by US Bureau of Reclamation and commissioned in 1948 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.
Heart Butte Dam Structure
The Heart Butte Dam is approximately 1,850 feet (564 m) long, 142 feet (43 m) high and has a structural volume of 1,140,000 cubic yards (871,593 cubic metres).
Heart Butte Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 75,785 acre-ft (93,479 Ml) and maximum capacity of 451,200 acre-ft (556,546 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 10,953 acres (4,433 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,810 square miles (4,688 square kilometres).
Heart Butte Dam Spillway
The dam has a 85 feet (26 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 5700 cubic feet per second (161 cubic metres per second).
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Heart Butte Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Heart Butte Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 21:43 |
| Sunrise | 07:05 |
| Sunset | 18:00 |
| Temperature (°F) | 47 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 42 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 100 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1023 |
| Humidity (%) | 42 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 11 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Heart Butte Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 35 | 56 | 47 | 1027 | 28 | 21 | 37 | SSE | 0 | - |  |
| Wed | 44 | 76 | 65 | 1008 | 21 | 16 | 36 | S | 0 | - |  |
| Thu | 50 | 71 | 66 | 998 | 29 | 15 | 33 | WNW | 0 | - |  |
| Fri | 42 | 55 | 51 | 1013 | 48 | 20 | 28 | NNE | 100 | 2 |  |
| Sat | 38 | 60 | 50 | 1024 | 42 | 10 | 22 | NNW | 0 | - | |
| Sun | 48 | 67 | 65 | 1010 | 54 | 13 | 26 | SSW | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 46 | 62 | 60 | 1008 | 39 | 15 | 23 | WNW | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 42 | 61 | 55 | 1017 | 32 | 8 | 14 | SW | 0 | - | |
Heart Butte Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Heart Butte Dam is in North Dakota.
Heart Butte Dam is in Grant County.
Heart Butte Dam is 142 feet high.
Heart Butte Dam is 1,850 feet long.
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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