Kimball Bottoms Spillway

Missouri River-TR· Burleigh, North Dakota· Built 1987· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Kimball Bottoms Spillway is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage270 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDND00488

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

US Corps Of Engineers

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kimball Bottoms Spillway?

Kimball Bottoms Spillway 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 Kimball Bottoms Spillway?

Kimball Bottoms Spillway is owned by US Corps Of Engineers (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kimball Bottoms Spillway built?

Kimball Bottoms Spillway was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Kimball Bottoms Spillway?

Kimball Bottoms Spillway serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kimball Bottoms Spillway?

Kimball Bottoms Spillway has a dam height of 7 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.