North Dakota Water Assets

Name: North Dakota Water Asset Intelligence
Creator: Hi3 Water

Northern Plains

North Dakota's water resources include the Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer, glacial drift aquifers, and the Missouri River system.

Prior Appropriation53 counties tracked2158 active alerts

50,923

Total Assets

51.7

Avg WIS

26,165

Verified

High WIS (75+)

North Dakota Water Intelligence Report

Hi3 Water tracks 50,923 water assets across North Dakota, spanning 53 counties and 7 distinct asset types. The average Water Intelligence Score (WIS) across North Dakota is 51.7/100, with 2 assets scoring in the high-value range (75+). North Dakota operates under Prior Appropriation water law, which directly affects water rights acquisition and asset valuation in this state.

The dominant water asset type in North Dakota is Well (24,639 assets, avg WIS 41.8). The highest concentration is in McLean County with 1,064 tracked assets.

2,158 active regulatory alerts are currently tracked in North Dakota, including EPA violations, drought declarations, and state water board enforcement actions. Always check the regulatory intelligence for any asset before making acquisition decisions.

Data sources: USGS Water Data, EPA ECHO, state water boards, and verified field reports. Water Intelligence Scores are computed across flow rate, geological stability, legal accessibility, sustainability, and rarity. Report last updated: October 16, 2026.