Bear Valley S-22b
Key Takeaway
Bear Valley S-22b 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 | 23 ft (taller than 68.4% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 520 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00445 |
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
Thomforde, Gerald
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Valley S-22b?
Bear Valley S-22b 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-22b?
Bear Valley S-22b is owned by Thomforde, Gerald (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear Valley S-22b built?
Bear Valley S-22b 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-22b?
Bear Valley S-22b 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-22b?
Bear Valley S-22b has a dam height of 23 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-22b last inspected?
Bear Valley S-22b was last inspected on December 31, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.