Birch Cooley 19

Renville, Minnesota· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Birch Cooley 19 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 86.1% in MN)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Modified2018
NID IDMN01813

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Goblisch, Shelly

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Birch Cooley 19?

Birch Cooley 19 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 Birch Cooley 19?

Birch Cooley 19 is owned by Goblisch, Shelly (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Birch Cooley 19?

Birch Cooley 19 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 Birch Cooley 19?

Birch Cooley 19 has a dam height of 32 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.

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.