BELLE FOURCHE RESERVOIR NEAR BELLE FOURCHE SD
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Belle Fourche Reservoir is located near Belle Fourche, South Dakota. It was constructed in the 1950s to provide water for irrigation in the surrounding area. The reservoir has a capacity of 73,500 acre-feet and is fed by several tributaries including Redwater River and Hay Creek. The hydrology of the reservoir is influenced by the snowpack from the surrounding Black Hills and the precipitation patterns in the region. The reservoir provides water for irrigation and is also used for recreational purposes such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Belle Fourche Reservoir is managed by the Belle Fourche Irrigation District and is an important source of water for agricultural and recreational activities in the region.
July 26, 2024
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| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | -0.19% |
| Percent of Normal | 98% |
| Minimum |
58.47 ft
2021-09-21 |
| Maximum |
74.78 ft
2023-06-25 |
| Average | 70 ft |
| Dam_Height | 122 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 97 |
| Drainage_Area | 170 |
| Year_Completed | 1911 |
| Nid_Storage | 278216 |
| River_Or_Stream | OWL CREEK |
| Structural_Height | 122 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Surface_Area | 9861 |
| Dam_Length | 6262 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Height | 122 |
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