Belle Fourche Dam Quick Facts
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Belle Fourche Dam Information
Belle Fourche Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in None, Butte, South Dakota.
The dam, which is on the Owl Creek River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1911 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.
Belle Fourche Dam Structure
The Belle Fourche Dam is approximately 6,262 feet (1,909 m) long, 122 feet (37 m) high and has a structural volume of 1,783,200 cubic yards (1,363,354 cubic metres).
Belle Fourche Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 192,077 acre-ft (236,923 Ml) and maximum capacity of 278,216 acre-ft (343,174 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 9,861 acres (3,991 ha) and the total catchment area is 170 square miles (440 square kilometres).
Belle Fourche Dam Spillway
The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 4500 cubic feet per second (127 cubic metres per second).
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Belle Fourche Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Belle Fourche Dam
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Current Time | 19:57 |
Sunrise | 06:48 |
Sunset | 16:29 |
Temperature (°F) | 42 |
Feels Like (°F) | 33 |
Cloud Coverage (%) | 64 |
Pressure (inHg) | 1011 |
Humidity (%) | 66 |
Wind Speed (mph) | 21 |
Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Belle Fourche 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 | 41 | 58 | 52 | 1000 | 42 | 22 | 34 | WNW | 0 | - | |
Wed | 37 | 52 | 43 | 1015 | 31 | 18 | 36 | WNW | 0 | - | |
Thu | 39 | 61 | 56 | 1009 | 23 | 17 | 33 | W | 0 | - | |
Fri | 39 | 54 | 48 | 1007 | 35 | 17 | 29 | ESE | 0 | - | |
Sat | 34 | 39 | 28 | 1010 | 70 | 24 | 34 | WNW | 0 | - | |
Sun | 32 | 56 | 46 | 1006 | 30 | 9 | 14 | WSW | 0 | - | |
Mon | 35 | 46 | 39 | 1002 | 33 | 20 | 30 | NW | 20 | 0 | |
Tue | 32 | 37 | 22 | 1013 | 68 | 28 | 45 | NW | 100 | - |
Belle Fourche Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Belle Fourche Dam is in South Dakota.
Belle Fourche Dam is in Butte County.
Belle Fourche Dam is 122 feet high.
Belle Fourche Dam is 6,262 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