Giese Wetland Saddle

FIVE MILE CREEK - OS· Grant, Minnesota· Built 1997· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Giese Wetland Saddle is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 25.1% in MN)
Dam Length203 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage269 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Max Discharge80 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDMN01056

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 19, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Giese, Wally

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Giese Wetland Saddle?

Giese Wetland Saddle 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 Giese Wetland Saddle?

Giese Wetland Saddle is owned by Giese, Wally (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Giese Wetland Saddle built?

Giese Wetland Saddle was completed in 1997, making it 29 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Giese Wetland Saddle?

Giese Wetland Saddle has a dam height of 9 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 Giese Wetland Saddle last inspected?

Giese Wetland Saddle was last inspected on May 19, 2011. 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.