Burlington Dam #3, located in North Dakota along the Souris River, was completed in 1938 by the WPA and serves as a crucial irrigation structure in the region.
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The dam stands at a height of 13 feet with a hydraulic height of 16.5 feet and a total length of 88 feet. With a storage capacity of 252 acre-feet and a surface area of 94.8 acres, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources for agricultural purposes in the area.
Operated by the local government and regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission, Burlington Dam #3 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is equipped with 16 vertical lift outlet gates for water release. Despite not having a current condition rating, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and continued functionality for irrigation purposes.
The dam, which is not owned or funded by any federal agency, is situated in Ward County, North Dakota, and is under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency. With a primary purpose of irrigation and a design that includes buttress and concrete elements, Burlington Dam #3 stands as a testament to the efforts of the WPA in providing essential water management infrastructure for the community.
Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
88 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
SOURIS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Buttress |
Surface Area |
94.8 |
Drainage Area |
9480 |
Nid Storage |
252 |
Structural Height |
16.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Vertical Lift - 16 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Souris River Above Minot
|
5cfs |
Souris River Nr Foxholm
|
0cfs |
Des Lacs River At Foxholm
|
1cfs |
Deep River Nr Upham
|
1cfs |
Souris River Nr Verendrye
|
18cfs |
Wintering River Nr Karlsruhe
|
48cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Old Settlers Park
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Roughride Campground
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Minot AFB Military
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