Kelley Farms

St. Croix River-TR· Washington, Minnesota· Built 1976· Earth· 6 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Kelley Farms is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 6 ft (taller than 1.9% in MN)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage325 acre-ft
Normal Storage210 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge9 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDMN00712

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
Last Inspection: June 5, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Kelly Land and Kettle

Private

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Bald Eagle Lake

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Peltier Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kelley Farms?

Kelley Farms 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 Kelley Farms?

Kelley Farms is owned by Kelly Land and Kettle (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kelley Farms built?

Kelley Farms was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Kelley Farms?

Kelley Farms serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kelley Farms?

Kelley Farms has a dam height of 6 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.

When was Kelley Farms last inspected?

Kelley Farms was last inspected on June 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.