Kalina Dam Lake
Bowman County, North DakotaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 4 in the county
- Limited data
Kalina Dam Lake in Bowman County, North Dakota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 271 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.6 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.1 ft
- Typical in August
- 61°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
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Kalina Dam Lake is a 0-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bowman County, North Dakota. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Bowman County, Kalina Dam Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NDDEQ, last sampled 2023-10-05. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 271 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 4.6 µg/L. TSI 64. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 271 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.6 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Temperature
Kalina Dam Lake typically sits around 61°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 61°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 61°F) and coldest in Oct (about 50°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2023–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Kalina Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Kalina Dam (completed 1940), built primarily for recreation on the Spring Creek-TR; earth-type dam, 25 ft tall and 2,100 ft long.
- Surface area
- 0 ac
- Normal storage
- 215 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 215 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- ND Game & Fish
All listed purposes: Recreation;Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00163 · Operator website
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Kalina Dam Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Bowman City OfBowman · 3.6 mi away · NPDES ND0021342Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 4 lakes in Bowman County
Nearby Lakes in Bowman County
Frequently asked questions about Kalina Dam Lake
Where is Kalina Dam Lake?
- Kalina Dam Lake is a lake in Bowman County, North Dakota. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Kalina Dam Lake?
- Kalina Dam Lake in Bowman County, North Dakota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 271 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.6 µg/L.
Is Kalina Dam Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Kalina Dam Lake?
- Kalina Dam Lake typically sits around 61°F at the surface in August, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2023–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
20 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- North Dakota Department Of Environmental Quality
21NDHDWQ_WQX20 samples · 2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 447.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll a and b in phytoplankton by HPLC/UV
- 4500 NO3 E ~ Nitrate in Water- Cadmium Reduction
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)