Horst Dam; Kelly
Key Takeaway
Horst Dam; Kelly is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00916 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Kelly Horst
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Horst Dam; Kelly?
Horst Dam; Kelly is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Horst Dam; Kelly?
Horst Dam; Kelly is owned by Kelly Horst (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Horst Dam; Kelly built?
Horst Dam; Kelly was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Horst Dam; Kelly?
Horst Dam; Kelly serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Horst Dam; Kelly?
Horst Dam; Kelly has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.