Kromarek Dam; Ludvik 1
Kromarek Dam; Ludvik 1 is an earth dam located in Bowman County, North Dakota, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kromarek Dam; Ludvik 1
The primary purpose of Kromarek Dam; Ludvik 1 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 Ludvik Kromarek (private). It impounds the Lightning Creek near N.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 455 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Lightning Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.05651, -103.17836 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Ludvik Kromarek |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00592 |
| Federal ID | ND00592 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |