Kimball Bottoms Spillway Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Kimball Bottoms Spillway, located in Burleigh County, North Dakota, is a federal-owned structure designed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

Completed in 1987, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 7 feet and has a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet. The spillway, with a width of 40 feet, is uncontrolled and has a low hazard potential.

Managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission, this spillway is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as "Not Rated" in its condition assessment, Kimball Bottoms Spillway presents a moderate risk level (3). While it has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, the structure serves an important purpose in the conservation of fish and wildlife in the area.

Although the spillway has not been fully assessed for its emergency action plan readiness, it remains a vital resource for managing water flow and enhancing the local ecosystem. With its controlled drainage area and moderate risk level, Kimball Bottoms Spillway stands as a key component in water resource management and climate conservation efforts in North Dakota.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

MISSOURI-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

54

Drainage Area

0.22

Nid Storage

270

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

7
       
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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.