Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 45.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 2,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,835 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00567 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam?
Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam 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 Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam?
Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam built?
Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam?
Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam last inspected?
Kelly's Slough Pool 2 Dam was last inspected on August 22, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.