Brown's Valley Dam

Minnesota — Traverse County — BOIS DE SIOUX/MINNESOTA RIVER

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyTraverse
RiverBOIS DE SIOUX/MINNESOTA RIVER
Coordinates45.60799, -96.85117

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length3,700 ft
NID Storage0 acre-ft
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 9, 2026
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Other NameOn Continental Divide-No 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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