Charlestown 28
Key Takeaway
Charlestown 28 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 80.4% in MN) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | MN01669 |
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
Beyer, Maynard
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Charlestown 28?
Charlestown 28 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 Charlestown 28?
Charlestown 28 is owned by Beyer, Maynard (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Charlestown 28 built?
Charlestown 28 was completed in 2015, making it 11 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 Charlestown 28?
Charlestown 28 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 Charlestown 28?
Charlestown 28 has a dam height of 29 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 Charlestown 28 last inspected?
Charlestown 28 was last inspected on March 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.