Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam

KELLYS SLOUGH DRAINAGE· Grand Forks, North Dakota· Built 1995· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

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 Length6,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.2K acre-ft
Surface Area403 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge857 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDND00613

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: August 21, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NDSWC

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.