Drammen 15
Key Takeaway
Drammen 15 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 66.3% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 58 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | MN01554 |
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
Christianson, Maurice
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Drammen 15?
Drammen 15 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 Drammen 15?
Drammen 15 is owned by Christianson, Maurice (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Drammen 15 built?
Drammen 15 was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Drammen 15?
Drammen 15 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 Drammen 15?
Drammen 15 has a dam height of 22 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 Drammen 15 last inspected?
Drammen 15 was last inspected on May 6, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.