Alkali Creek Dam
Alkali Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Bowman County, North Dakota, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Alkali Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Alkali Creek Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nd Game & Fish (state). It impounds the Alkali Creek near N.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 710 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 57 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bowman |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Alkali Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.99773, -103.29931 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ND Game & Fish |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00608 |
| Federal ID | ND00608 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |