Kalina Dam Lake is a 0-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bowman County, North Dakota with a maximum depth of 22 feet (10-foot average). Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Bowman County, Kalina Dam Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, North Dakota DNR, last sampled 2023-10-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 4.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.6 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 22 ft |
| Average Depth | 9.6 ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.5 mi |
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Water Temperature
Kalina Dam Lake averages about 61°F at the surface in summer, 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.
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 4 lakes in Bowman County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Kalina Dam Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BDavis Dam LakeSlope County · 28.9 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLutz Dam LakeBowman County · 5.7 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Depth, fish, and access data from North Dakota Game & Fish
Most recent sample: 2023-10-05
Monitoring stations: 1