Bone Hill Creek Div Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Bone Hill Creek Div Dam, also known as Bone Hill Creek Lake, is a federal-owned structure located in Nortenville, North Dakota.
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Summary
Completed in 1938, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans 1500 feet in length. Its primary purpose is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing essential habitat for local wildlife in the area.
With a normal storage capacity of 98 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 305 acre-feet, Bone Hill Creek Div Dam covers a surface area of 36 acres and drains an 8 square mile watershed area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 170 feet and a single vertical lift outlet gate. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated."
The dam has undergone modifications in 1992 to improve its foundation and structural integrity. While it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement regulations, there is no recent inspection data available. Despite this, the Bone Hill Creek Div Dam remains a crucial infrastructure for the conservation of fish and wildlife in the region, highlighting the importance of water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Years Modified |
1992 - Foundation, 1992 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
BONE HILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
36 |
Drainage Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
305 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
Vertical Lift - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
James River At Jamestown
|
205cfs |
James River At Lamoure
|
217cfs |
Pipestem Creek Nr Pingree
|
45cfs |
Bear Creek Nr Oakes
|
5cfs |
Maple R At Nd-Sd State Line
|
5cfs |
Sheyenne River Below Baldhill Dam
|
169cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Bone Hill Creek Div Dam