Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2
Key Takeaway
Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 68.4% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 556 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00872 |
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
Hall, Terrance et al
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2?
Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2 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 Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2?
Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2 is owned by Hall, Terrance et al (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2 built?
Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2?
Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2 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 Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2?
Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2 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 Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2 last inspected?
Carlson-Friermuth Detention No. 2 was last inspected on April 15, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.