Sentinel Butte Dam
Sentinel Butte Dam is an earth dam located in Golden Valley County, North Dakota, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sentinel Butte Dam
The primary purpose of Sentinel Butte Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Sentinel Butte (local government). It impounds the Andrews Creek near N.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1933, 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Golden Valley |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Andrews Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.91349, -103.83711 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City Of Sentinel Butte |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00374 |
| Federal ID | ND00374 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |