Daniel Ryan

Belle Creek-TR· Goodhue, Minnesota· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Daniel Ryan is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 85% in MN)
Dam Length320 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage4 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMN00951

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 17, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Ryan, Daniel

Private

Nearby Dams

Ryan-Lindell

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Belle Creek R-5

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Low Hazard 37 ft

Belle Creek S-2

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Low Hazard 18 ft

Belle Creek S-3

Goodhue, MN

Low Hazard 32 ft

Peaceful Valley Group No. 1

Goodhue, MN

Low Hazard 29 ft

Belle Creek R-4

Goodhue, MN

Significant Hazard 52 ft

Belle Creek R-1

Goodhue, MN

Significant Hazard 47 ft

Belle Creek R-2

Goodhue, MN

Significant Hazard 55 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Daniel Ryan?

Daniel Ryan 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 Daniel Ryan?

Daniel Ryan is owned by Ryan, Daniel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Daniel Ryan?

Daniel Ryan 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 Daniel Ryan?

Daniel Ryan has a dam height of 31 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 Daniel Ryan last inspected?

Daniel Ryan was last inspected on May 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.