Dams in Burke County, North Dakota
11Total Dams
0High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Burke County, North Dakota
Burke County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Burke County is 58 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Northgate Dam 2 at 51 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Dam 2 | Significant | Not Rated | 51 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Short Creek Dam 1 | Significant | Not Rated | 38 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Vanberkom Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Nd State Land Dept | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2010 |
| Barenthsen Dam; Alvin | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Irrigation | 1995 |
| Holte Dam; Leonard | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1936 |
| North Star Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1939 |
| West Rock Slough | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1988 |
| Ringwall Dam; Chester | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1930 |
| Witty Dam; Merlyn 3 | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1992 |
| Smishek Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | 1959 |