Kalina Dam Lake
Bowman County, WisconsinEutrophic
Kalina Dam Lake is a 0-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bowman County, ND. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. 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, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-10-05. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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
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)
Nearby Lakes in Bowman County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
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
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-10-05
Monitoring stations: 1