Spring Lake Dam
Spring Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bowman County, North Dakota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Spring Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bowman County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Spring Creek near N.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 258 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bowman |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.22192, -103.74046 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bowman County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00076 |
| Federal ID | ND00076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |