Belle Fourche Reservoir Near Belle Fourche Sd

June 6 2023

74 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Belle Fourche Reservoir Near Belle Fourche Sd are currently 74 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 73.98ft.

Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2019 was 2021-05-02 when levels reached 74.68 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2021-09-21 when levels receded to 58.47 ft.

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.