Kellys Slough;Pool 5
Key Takeaway
Kellys Slough;Pool 5 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 56.8% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00541 |
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
USFWS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kellys Slough;Pool 5?
Kellys Slough;Pool 5 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;Pool 5?
Kellys Slough;Pool 5 is owned by USFWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kellys Slough;Pool 5 built?
Kellys Slough;Pool 5 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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;Pool 5?
Kellys Slough;Pool 5 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;Pool 5?
Kellys Slough;Pool 5 has a dam height of 17 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;Pool 5 last inspected?
Kellys Slough;Pool 5 was last inspected on August 22, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.