Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 27.8% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 6,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 403 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 857 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00613 |
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 Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam?
Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 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 Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam?
Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 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 Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam built?
Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam?
Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam?
Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam last inspected?
Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam was last inspected on August 21, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.