Spirit Lake Bia 4 South
Key Takeaway
Spirit Lake Bia 4 South is classified as high hazard in North Dakota. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| NID ID | ND01088 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BIA
Federal Government
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High HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Spirit Lake Bia 4 South?
Spirit Lake Bia 4 South is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Spirit Lake Bia 4 South?
Spirit Lake Bia 4 South is owned by BIA (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.