Hay Creek 27

Wells Creek-TR· Goodhue, Minnesota· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Hay Creek 27 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 80.4% in MN)
Dam Length313 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Drainage Area54 sq mi
NID IDMN01707

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: December 22, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Deden, Niles and Susan

Private

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Riekmann

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Bullard Creek No. 6

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Low Hazard 33 ft

West Fork Group No. 2

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Low Hazard 29 ft

West Fork Group No. 1

Goodhue, MN

Low Hazard 30 ft

Bullard Creek No. 2

Goodhue, MN

Significant Hazard 38 ft

Bullard Creek No. 1

Goodhue, MN

Low Hazard 38 ft

Rusch Pond

Goodhue, MN

Low Hazard 28 ft

Henricks Pond

Goodhue, MN

Low Hazard 26 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hay Creek 27?

Hay Creek 27 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 Hay Creek 27?

Hay Creek 27 is owned by Deden, Niles and Susan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hay Creek 27?

Hay Creek 27 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 Hay Creek 27?

Hay Creek 27 has a dam height of 29 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 Hay Creek 27 last inspected?

Hay Creek 27 was last inspected on December 22, 2015. 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.