Square Butte Creek Dam 2
Square Butte Creek Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Oliver County, North Dakota, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Square Butte Creek Dam 2
The primary purpose of Square Butte Creek Dam 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Oliver Co Wrb (local government). It impounds the Square Butte Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,080 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2017.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Oliver |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Square Butte Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.12754, -101.24412 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,080 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,080 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Oliver Co WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00223 |
| Federal ID | ND00223 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |