Bear Valley S-16a
Key Takeaway
Bear Valley S-16a is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 82.5% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 332 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00443 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Hink, Harris
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Valley S-16a?
Bear Valley S-16a 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 Bear Valley S-16a?
Bear Valley S-16a is owned by Hink, Harris (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear Valley S-16a built?
Bear Valley S-16a was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Bear Valley S-16a?
Bear Valley S-16a serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bear Valley S-16a?
Bear Valley S-16a has a dam height of 30 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 Bear Valley S-16a last inspected?
Bear Valley S-16a was last inspected on December 31, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.