Bourk No.1
Bourk No.1 is an earth dam located in Hughes County, South Dakota, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bourk No.1
The primary purpose of Bourk No.1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Jim Finley (private). It impounds the Tr Medicine Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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 | South Dakota |
| County | Hughes |
| River/Stream | Tr Medicine Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.54087, -100.02604 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JIM FINLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02565 |
| Federal ID | SD02565 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |