Kilzer Dam; Robert 8 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Kilzer Dam, also known as Robert 8, is a privately owned earth dam located in Adams County, North Dakota.
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Summary
Built in 1991 by the USFWS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. With a height of 12.4 feet and a length of 1000 feet, Kilzer Dam has a storage capacity of 246 acre-feet and a surface area of 33 acres.
Managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission, Kilzer Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The dam has a spillway type of uncontrolled with a width of 265 feet and vertical lift outlet gates. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as moderate in terms of risk assessment, indicating the need for careful monitoring and management to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
The dam, situated on Timber Creek-TR, plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With its strategic location and design features, Kilzer Dam is a key infrastructure for fire protection, stock watering, and recreational fishing. As climate change continues to impact water resources, dams like Kilzer play a vital role in ensuring sustainable water supply and ecosystem health in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
12.4 |
River Or Stream |
TIMBER CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33 |
Drainage Area |
21.3 |
Nid Storage |
246 |
Outlet Gates |
Vertical Lift |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Kilzer Dam; Robert 8