Chippewa Diversion Dam - Watson Sag Weir

Minnesota — Chippewa County — CHIPPEWA RIVER

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyChippewa
RiverCHIPPEWA RIVER
Coordinates45.02201, -95.79139

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 2, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Other NameChippewa Reservoir

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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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