Notable lake · Gregory, South Dakota
Burke Dam
Burke Dam is a lake in Gregory, South Dakota.
Burke Dam: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Burke Dam
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Burke Dam — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 43.17608, -99.25676. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Burke Dam
- Academy Dam · lake · Charles Mix · ~42 km · Must-see
- Platte Dam · lake · Charles Mix · ~47 km · Must-see
- America Lake · lake · Brule · ~51 km · Must-see
- Lake Francis Case · lake · Brule · ~58 km · Must-see
- Turtle Butte · viewpoint · Tripp · ~61 km · Must-see
- Dog Ear Lake State Production Area · lake · Tripp · ~65 km · Must-see
- Fort Randall · fort · Gregory · ~68 km · Must-see
- Fort Randall Dam · lake · Charles Mix · ~73 km · Must-see
- Randall Creek Recreation Area · sanctuary · Gregory · ~74 km · Must-see
- Milks Camp Park · park · Gregory · ~23 km
- Saint Francis of Xavier Church · church · Gregory · ~26 km
- Devils Grave Hill · viewpoint · Gregory · ~28 km
- Platte Creek Recreation Area · sanctuary · Charles Mix · ~31 km
- Kaupp Reservoir West · lake · Gregory · ~32 km
- Rowan Dam (2-34-18w) · lake · Keya Paha · ~36 km
- Nets Peak · viewpoint · Keya Paha · ~36 km
- Roosevelt Dam · lake · Tripp · ~37 km
- Rowan Dam (18-34-17w) · lake · Keya Paha · ~37 km
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Burke Dam
- Academy Dam · lake · Charles Mix · ~42 km · Must-see
- Platte Dam · lake · Charles Mix · ~47 km · Must-see
- America Lake · lake · Brule · ~51 km · Must-see
- Lake Francis Case · lake · Brule · ~58 km · Must-see
- Dog Ear Lake State Production Area · lake · Tripp · ~65 km · Must-see
- Fort Randall Dam · lake · Charles Mix · ~73 km · Must-see
- Red Lake State Public Shooting Area · lake · Brule · ~79 km · Must-see
- Platte Lake · lake · Aurora · ~84 km · Must-see
- Simpson Lake · lake · Douglas · ~91 km · Must-see
- Crystal Lake State Public Shooting Area · lake · Aurora · ~95 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Burke Dam full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Burke Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Burke Dam?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Burke Dam?
Nearby: Academy Dam (lake, 42 km), Platte Dam (lake, 47 km), America Lake (lake, 51 km), Lake Francis Case (lake, 58 km), Turtle Butte (viewpoint, 61 km), Dog Ear Lake State Production Area (lake, 65 km).
Is Burke Dam worth visiting?
Burke Dam is listed as a notable lake in South Dakota on Spotwander.