Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam
Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Kellys Slough Drainage.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 6,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 403 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/21/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grand Forks |
| River/Stream | Kellys Slough Drainage |
| Coordinates | 47.97639, -97.28306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,228 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 403 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 857 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00613 |
| Federal ID | ND00613 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |