Burlington Dam 1
Burlington Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Ward County, North Dakota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burlington Dam 1
The primary purpose of Burlington Dam 1 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 27 feet tall and stretches 1,112 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 566 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 629 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 | 48.28522, -101.45523 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,112 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 566 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 566 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 629 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 | ND00275 |
| Federal ID | ND00275 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |