Amer Froysland F

BUFFALO RIVER - TR· Becker, Minnesota· Built 1961· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Amer Froysland F is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 8.5% in MN)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage105 acre-ft
Max Discharge145 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDMN00491

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 15, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Froysland, Amer

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Amer Froysland F?

Amer Froysland F is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Amer Froysland F?

Amer Froysland F is owned by Froysland, Amer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Amer Froysland F built?

Amer Froysland F was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Amer Froysland F?

Amer Froysland F serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Amer Froysland F?

Amer Froysland F has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Amer Froysland F last inspected?

Amer Froysland F was last inspected on May 15, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.