Keller dam
Keller
Keller, also known as Red Lake Wma, is a state-owned Fish and Wildlife Pond located in Lake of the Woods, Minnesota. Built in 1978, this Earth dam stands at 12 feet tall and stretches 600 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam serves to regulate water flow in the Winter Road River-TR and covers a surface area of 10 acres, with a drainage area of 3 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Keller is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR EWR). Its purpose primarily focuses on enhancing fish and wildlife habitats within the region, making it a crucial resource for conservation efforts. With its moderate risk assessment score of 3, Keller's management measures are yet to be detailed, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk mitigation strategies in place.
Overall, Keller plays a significant role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity in the area. Its strategic location, coupled with state oversight and operational protocols, ensures the sustainable management of water resources and climate resilience in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about Keller's condition and regulatory framework is essential for promoting environmental stewardship and safeguarding the local ecosystem's integrity.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Keller -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid River Near Baudette | 450 cfs | → |
| Roseau River Below South Fork Near Malung | 44 cfs | → |
| Sprague Creek Near Sprague | 136 cfs | → |
| Roseau River At Ross | 358 cfs | → |
| Red Lake River Near Red Lake | 213 cfs | → |
| Red Lake River At High Landing Nr Goodridge | 308 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Keller.
Boat launches
- 645th Avenue Lake Of The Woods County
- 1st Street Northeast Baudette
- Lake Of The Woods County
- River Park Street Baudette
- Mackenzie Street Northeast Warroad
Campgrounds
- Faunce - Beltrami Island Sf
- Williams City Park
- Williams City Park Campground
- Zippel Bay State Park
- Beltrami Island Sf - Bemis Hill
- Timber Mill Rv Park
Fishing spots
- Walleye Retreat
- Sweet's Fishing With Steve Sweet
- Bearpawguides On Upper Red Lake
- Bass (South Island) Lake
More reservoirs
Track Keller in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Keller
Where does the data for Keller come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Keller.