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KELLEY FARMS

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March 23, 2025


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Kelley Farms, located in Stillwater, Minnesota, is a privately owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks along the St. Croix River. Completed in 1976, this structure stands at a height of 8 feet and spans a length of 700 feet, with a storage capacity of 325 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.2 square miles. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates.

Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, Kelley Farms' dam condition is rated as fair, with the last inspection conducted in June 2019. The structure is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' EWR division, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. While the risk assessment is moderate, with a rating of 3, there is no detailed risk management plan in existence at this time. Overall, Kelley Farms serves as an essential flood risk reduction measure in the region, showcasing the collaboration between private ownership and government agencies in safeguarding water resources and addressing climate-related challenges.

Year_Completed 1976
Dam_Height 6
River_Or_Stream ST. CROIX RIVER-TR
Dam_Length 700
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 37
Drainage_Area 0.2
Nid_Storage 325
Structural_Height 8
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 8
       

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