Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake
Divide County, North Dakota38 acresView mapDirections
Not enough samples to grade — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). No letter yet. Here is what we do have.
- Public access
- Limited data
Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake in Divide County, North Dakota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9.7 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.6 µg/L. Surface area: 38 acres.
- Clarity
- 9.7 ft
- Typical in October
- 49°F
- Area
- 38 acres
- Chlorophyll-a
- 5.6 µg/L
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity and algae (chlorophyll-a), but not phosphorus.
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by NDDEQ and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake is a 38-acre lake in Divide County, North Dakota. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NDDEQ, last sampled 2021-10-12. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.7 ft. Chlorophyll-a 5.6 µg/L. TSI 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.7 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.6 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Water Temperature
Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake typically sits around 49°F at the surface in October. Summer average is about 61°F. 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 →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Baukol-Noonan DamPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake
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)
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Frequently asked questions about Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake
Where is Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake?
- Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake is a lake in Divide County, North Dakota. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
What is the water quality grade for Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake?
- Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake in Divide County, North Dakota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9.7 ft visibility. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.6 µg/L. Surface area: 38 acres.
Is Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake?
- Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake typically sits around 49°F at the surface in October, from 15 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2021). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake?
- Baukol-Noonan Dam Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Baukol-Noonan Dam. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
8 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- North Dakota Department Of Environmental Quality
21NDHDWQ_WQX8 samples · 2021
Analytical methods
- 447.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll a and b in phytoplankton by HPLC/UV
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Depth, fish, and access data from North Dakota Game & Fish
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory