Burlington Dam 2
Burlington Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Ward County, North Dakota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burlington Dam 2
The primary purpose of Burlington Dam 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ward County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Des Lacs River near Burlington.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 4,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 487 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 605 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| Nearest City | Burlington |
| River/Stream | Des Lacs River |
| Coordinates | 48.29259, -101.49320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 487 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 487 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 605 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ward County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00276 |
| Federal ID | ND00276 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |