Kempenich Dam; Leinniece
Kempenich Dam; Leinniece is an earth dam located in Bowman County, North Dakota, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kempenich Dam; Leinniece
The primary purpose of Kempenich Dam; Leinniece is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Leinniece Kempenich (private). It impounds the Cold Turkey Creek near N.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bowman |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Cold Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.10619, -103.50695 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Leinniece Kempenich |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND01118 |
| Federal ID | ND01118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |