Blowers Dam

Ann River· Kanabec, Minnesota· Built 1967· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Blowers Dam is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 30.9% in MN)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage619 acre-ft
Normal Storage173 acre-ft
Surface Area69 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge312 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
Year Modified1995
NID IDMN01032

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: October 20, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Blowers, Craig

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Blowers Dam?

Blowers Dam 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 Blowers Dam?

Blowers Dam is owned by Blowers, Craig (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Blowers Dam built?

Blowers Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Blowers Dam?

Blowers Dam 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 Blowers Dam?

Blowers Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Blowers Dam last inspected?

Blowers Dam was last inspected on October 20, 2016. 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.