Craven Detention
Key Takeaway
Craven Detention is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 80.4% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1991 |
| NID ID | MN00970 |
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
RAAK, ARTHUR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Craven Detention?
Craven 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 Craven Detention?
Craven Detention is owned by RAAK, ARTHUR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Craven Detention built?
Craven Detention was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Craven Detention?
Craven 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 Craven Detention?
Craven Detention 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 Craven Detention last inspected?
Craven Detention was last inspected on May 23, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.