Kalina Dam

Spring Creek-TR· Bowman, North Dakota· Built 1940· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Kalina Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 79.3% in ND)
Dam Length2,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage215 acre-ft
Normal Storage215 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDND00163

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

ND Game & Fish

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kalina Dam?

Kalina Dam 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 Kalina Dam?

Kalina Dam is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kalina Dam built?

Kalina Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Kalina Dam?

Kalina Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Kalina Dam?

Kalina Dam has a dam height of 25 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.