Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam

TR to Spring Creek· Barnes, North Dakota· Built 1936· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND)
Dam Length1,800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage2.9K acre-ft
Surface Area420 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge124 cfs
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDND00801

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 10, 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 Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam?

Stoney 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 Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam?

Stoney 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 Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam built?

Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam?

Stoney Slough Pool 2 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 Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam?

Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam last inspected?

Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam was last inspected on August 10, 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.