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 assessed | 51 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Short Creek Dam 1 | Significant | Not assessed | 38 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Vanberkom Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Nd State Land Dept | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2010 |
| Barenthsen Dam; Alvin | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Irrigation | 1995 |
| Holte Dam; Leonard | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1936 |
| North Star Dam | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1939 |
| West Rock Slough | Low | Not assessed | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1988 |
| Ringwall Dam; Chester | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1930 |
| Witty Dam; Merlyn 3 | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1992 |
| Smishek Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Recreation | 1959 |