THE GOOD FLOOD.

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  • Author(s): JENSEN, RICH
  • Source:
    South Dakota Magazine. Sep/Oct2016, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p60-67. 8p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      DAM design & construction; IRRIGATION; RESERVOIRS; BULLOCK, Seth; GREAT Western Sugar Co.
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the Orman Dam built from the Belle Fourche Reservoir which provides irrigation to the river valley. Topics include the West River oasis consideration for Butte County, legendary lawman Lawrence County sheriff Seth Bullock as well as Teddy Roosevelt's Maltese Cross Ranch. Also mentioned are the original Belle Fourche Dam, Great Western Sugar Company of Denver and Center of Nation Wool cooperative.