Alfred J. Burke Dam No.1
Alfred J. Burke Dam No.1 is an earth dam located in Butte County, South Dakota, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Alfred J. Burke Dam No.1
The primary purpose of Alfred J. Burke Dam No.1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Texas Dakota Partners Ltd (private). It impounds the South Cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 636 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Butte |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | South Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.20272, -103.16197 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 636 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 636 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 544 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,289 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Texas Dakota Partners LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00669 |
| Federal ID | SD00669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |