Knott Detention

Minnesota — Redwood County — Cottonwood River-TR

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyRedwood
RiverCottonwood River-TR
Coordinates44.29587, -95.42182

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length570 ft
NID Storage261 acre-ft
Max Storage261 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 14, 2016
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKnott, Arlen & Constance
Other NameArlen Knott Detention Dam

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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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