Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake is a 38-acre mesotrophic lake in Divide County, North Dakota with a maximum depth of 28 feet (11-foot average). Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2021. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Divide County, Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Dakota DNR, last sampled 2021-10-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.7 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 5.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.6 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 28 ft |
| Average Depth | 11.3 ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 3.6 mi |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake averages about 61°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 69°F) and coldest in Oct (about 49°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 15 field readings (2011–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Divide County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Baukol-Noonan Dam 1 (completed 1986), built primarily for recreation on the West Branch Short Creek; earth-type dam, 23 ft tall and 480 ft long.
- Surface area
- 38 ac
- Normal storage
- 630 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,100 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 6.1 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- ND Game & Fish
All listed purposes: Recreation;Fish and Wildlife Pond.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00416 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.19 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Depth, fish, and access data from North Dakota Game & Fish
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2021-10-12
Monitoring stations: 1