Csah 30 Detention
Key Takeaway
Csah 30 Detention is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 48.1% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | MN01386 |
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
County of Yellow Medicine
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Csah 30 Detention?
Csah 30 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 Csah 30 Detention?
Csah 30 Detention is owned by County of Yellow Medicine (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Csah 30 Detention built?
Csah 30 Detention was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Csah 30 Detention?
Csah 30 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 Csah 30 Detention?
Csah 30 Detention has a dam height of 14 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 Csah 30 Detention last inspected?
Csah 30 Detention was last inspected on May 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.