Horst Dam; Kelly

Shell Creek-TR· Mountrail, North Dakota· Built 2001· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

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 Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDND00916

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Kelly Horst

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.