Kalina Dam dam
Kalina Dam
Kalina Dam, located in Bowman, North Dakota, is a state-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1940, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 2100 feet. With a storage capacity of 215 acre-feet, the dam is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 100 feet wide.
Although the hazard potential of Kalina Dam is rated as low, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3). The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no information available regarding emergency action plans or inundation maps. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its compliance with regulatory requirements. Overall, Kalina Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the region, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation in a picturesque setting along Spring Creek-TR.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the historical significance and engineering features of Kalina Dam, which has provided recreational benefits to the community for over eight decades. Located within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam contributes to the local ecosystem and provides essential water storage for various activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Kalina are crucial to ensure their safety and functionality for future generations to enjoy.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kalina Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Missouri River At Marmarth | 2 cfs | → |
| Deep Creek Nr Amidon | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri R At Camp Crook Sd | 4 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Nr Haynes | 4 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River At Regent | 4 cfs | → |
| South Fork Grand R Near Cash Sd | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kalina Dam.
Track Kalina Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kalina Dam
Where does the data for Kalina Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Kalina Dam.