Keller Dam; Joe 1
Key Takeaway
Keller Dam; Joe 1 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 63% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00759 |
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
Joe Keller
Private
Nearby Dams
Zahn Dam; Joseph
Oliver, ND
Low Hazard 17 ftKessler Dam; Kim
Mercer, ND
Low Hazard 14 ftKnife River Coal Pond 52
Mercer, ND
Low Hazard 38 ftKnife River Coal Pond 03
Mercer, ND
Low Hazard 35 ftKnife River Coal Pond 30
Mercer, ND
Low Hazard 69 ftKnife River Coal Pond 11
Mercer, ND
Low Hazard 29 ftKnife River Coal Pond 81
Mercer, ND
Low Hazard 25 ftDoll Dam; Gary
Oliver, ND
Low Hazard 16 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Keller Dam; Joe 1?
Keller Dam; Joe 1 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 Keller Dam; Joe 1?
Keller Dam; Joe 1 is owned by Joe Keller (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Keller Dam; Joe 1 built?
Keller Dam; Joe 1 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Keller Dam; Joe 1?
Keller Dam; Joe 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Keller Dam; Joe 1?
Keller Dam; Joe 1 has a dam height of 19 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.