Charlestown 30
Key Takeaway
Charlestown 30 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 93.1% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | MN01753 |
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
Pfarr, Beverly
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Charlestown 30?
Charlestown 30 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 30?
Charlestown 30 is owned by Pfarr, Beverly (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Charlestown 30 built?
Charlestown 30 was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 30?
Charlestown 30 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 30?
Charlestown 30 has a dam height of 40 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.