Germantown 30

Dry Creek-TR· Cottonwood, Minnesota· Rockfill· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Germantown 30 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 48.1% in MN)
Dam Length690 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDMN01793

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 2, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

County of Cottonwood

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Germantown 30?

Germantown 30 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 Germantown 30?

Germantown 30 is owned by County of Cottonwood (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Germantown 30?

Germantown 30 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 Germantown 30?

Germantown 30 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 Germantown 30 last inspected?

Germantown 30 was last inspected on May 2, 2018. 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.