Stoney Slough Pool 3-4-5

Spring Creek· Barnes, North Dakota· Built 1936· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Stoney Slough Pool 3-4-5 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage826 acre-ft
Surface Area265 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDND00802

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: July 24, 1996
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

USFWS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stoney Slough Pool 3-4-5?

Stoney Slough Pool 3-4-5 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 Stoney Slough Pool 3-4-5?

Stoney Slough Pool 3-4-5 is owned by USFWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stoney Slough Pool 3-4-5 built?

Stoney Slough Pool 3-4-5 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 3-4-5?

Stoney Slough Pool 3-4-5 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 3-4-5?

Stoney Slough Pool 3-4-5 has a dam height of 7 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 3-4-5 last inspected?

Stoney Slough Pool 3-4-5 was last inspected on July 24, 1996. 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.