Gadient Detention
Key Takeaway
Gadient 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 | 30 ft (taller than 82.5% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | MN01018 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gadient Detention?
Gadient 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 Gadient Detention?
Gadient Detention is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gadient Detention built?
Gadient 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 Gadient Detention?
Gadient 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 Gadient Detention?
Gadient Detention has a dam height of 30 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 Gadient Detention last inspected?
Gadient Detention was last inspected on December 22, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.