Hauschild-Thanghe
Key Takeaway
Hauschild-Thanghe is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 95.6% in MN) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00914 |
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
Hauschild, Carl JR.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hauschild-Thanghe?
Hauschild-Thanghe 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 Hauschild-Thanghe?
Hauschild-Thanghe is owned by Hauschild, Carl JR. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hauschild-Thanghe built?
Hauschild-Thanghe was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Hauschild-Thanghe?
Hauschild-Thanghe 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 Hauschild-Thanghe?
Hauschild-Thanghe has a dam height of 47 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 Hauschild-Thanghe last inspected?
Hauschild-Thanghe was last inspected on June 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.