Thorson Group North

Minnesota — Houston County — Root River S Fork-TR

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyHouston
RiverRoot River S Fork-TR
Coordinates43.72957, -91.62834

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length440 ft
NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 26, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMNDNR-Forestry

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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