Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam dam
Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam
Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam, located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is a federal-owned structure designed by Ducks Unlimited for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Completed in 1995, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 11 feet with a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a structural height of 11 feet. It has a length of 6600 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 3450 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 1228 acre-feet. The dam, situated in the Kellys Slough Drainage, is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of August 2013, the Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting wildlife in the region. The dam covers a surface area of 403 acres and has a drainage area of 20 square miles, highlighting its significance in maintaining the ecosystem's balance. Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, the dam's operations, inspections, and regulatory aspects are overseen by the same federal agency, ensuring the safety and sustainability of the structure for the benefit of the environment and local communities.
As a key component of the Kellys Slough Drainage, the Upper Pool 1 Dam serves as a vital water management infrastructure with controlled outlet gates and a spillway width of 63 feet. With Congressman Kelly Armstrong representing the area, the dam's presence underscores the importance of preserving water resources and protecting wildlife habitats in North Dakota. Overall, the Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts between federal agencies, designers, and regulators in safeguarding the environment and supporting the region's ecological well-being.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle River At Turtle R State Park Nr Arvilla | 34 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Grand Forks | 2,520 cfs | → |
| Forest River At Minto | 89 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North Near Thompson | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Red Lake River At Fisher | 750 cfs | → |
| Forest River Nr Fordville | 78 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam .
Boat launches
- Greenway Path Grand Forks
- Old Greenway Path East Grand Forks
- Grand Forks
- 3rd Avenue Southeast East Grand Forks
- State Highway 54 Walsh County
- 35th Avenue Northeast Grand Forks County
Track Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam
Where does the data for Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam 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 Kellys Slough Upper Pool 1 Dam .