Boehm Dam; Leo Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Boehm Dam, also known as Leo Dam, is a private earth dam located in Morton, North Dakota.


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Summary

Constructed in 1964, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 6.3 acres and a normal storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Managed by the USDA NRCS, Boehm Dam stands at a height of 24.7 feet and has a length of 365 feet, with a spillway width of 70 feet.

With the Crown Butte Creek as its primary river or stream, Boehm Dam is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission (NDSWC) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating. Although not currently rated for its condition, Boehm Dam provides a picturesque recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts, offering a tranquil environment for outdoor activities.

Located within the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Boehm Dam contributes to the local ecosystem and water management efforts in North Dakota. Despite being privately owned, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water storage and recreational opportunities while maintaining a moderate level of risk management measures. For those interested in water resource conservation and climate resilience, Boehm Dam is a noteworthy structure worth exploring.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

365

Dam Height

24.7

River Or Stream

CROWN BUTTE CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.3

Drainage Area

1.1

Nid Storage

70

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

25
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.