Dundee Marsh

Des Moines River-TR· Cottonwood, Minnesota· Built 2011· Other· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Dundee Marsh is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 8.5% in MN)
Dam Length68 ft
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area873 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge559 cfs
Year Completed2011 (15 years old)
NID IDMN00680

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: March 29, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

MNDNR-Fisheries

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dundee Marsh?

Dundee Marsh 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 Dundee Marsh?

Dundee Marsh is owned by MNDNR-Fisheries (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dundee Marsh built?

Dundee Marsh was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Dundee Marsh?

Dundee Marsh serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dundee Marsh?

Dundee Marsh has a dam height of 7 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 Dundee Marsh last inspected?

Dundee Marsh was last inspected on March 29, 2012. 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.