Bosserman Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Nd No Name 268 Northrup Dam; Max
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bosserman Dam, located on Bullion Creek in Golden Valley, North Dakota, was completed in 1971 with a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Summary
Owned by a private entity, the dam is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission and is subject to state inspections and enforcement. The dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, is classified as an earth dam with a height of 39 feet and a length of 2020 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2377.5 acre-feet for irrigation purposes.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 400 feet, and it is equipped with a single valve outlet gate. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with measures in place to manage potential risks. The dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency, and it is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With its significant contribution to irrigation in the area, Bosserman Dam stands as a vital water resource infrastructure in North Dakota.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
2020 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
BULLION CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
101.3 |
Nid Storage |
2377.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Bosserman Dam