Fischer Dam; Bill 2

Buffalo Creek-TR· Bowman, North Dakota· Built 1993· Earth· 9 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Fischer Dam; Bill 2 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND)
Dam Length396 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDND00672

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Bill Fischer

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fischer Dam; Bill 2?

Fischer Dam; Bill 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Fischer Dam; Bill 2?

Fischer Dam; Bill 2 is owned by Bill Fischer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fischer Dam; Bill 2 built?

Fischer Dam; Bill 2 was completed in 1993, making it 33 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Fischer Dam; Bill 2?

Fischer Dam; Bill 2 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fischer Dam; Bill 2?

Fischer Dam; Bill 2 has a dam height of 9 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.