Blumentritt Detention
Key Takeaway
Blumentritt Detention is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 70.7% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 424 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 164 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00420 |
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
Blumentritt, Irvin
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blumentritt Detention?
Blumentritt Detention 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 Blumentritt Detention?
Blumentritt Detention is owned by Blumentritt, Irvin (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blumentritt Detention built?
Blumentritt Detention was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Blumentritt Detention?
Blumentritt Detention 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 Blumentritt Detention?
Blumentritt Detention has a dam height of 24 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 Blumentritt Detention last inspected?
Blumentritt Detention was last inspected on May 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.