Chippewa Diversion Dam

Minnesota — Chippewa County — CHANNEL BUILT OFF CHIPPEWA RIV

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyChippewa
RiverCHANNEL BUILT OFF CHIPPEWA RIV
Coordinates45.01667, -95.83333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height5 ft
Dam Length12,000 ft
NID Storage81 acre-ft
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 19, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Other NameWatson Sag & Chippewa River Channel

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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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