Henry Neuman Detention

Whitewater River S Br-TR· Winona, Minnesota· Built 1982· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Henry Neuman Detention is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 74.2% in MN)
Dam Length332 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge315 cfs
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDMN01038

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: June 27, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Neumann, Henry

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Henry Neuman Detention?

Henry Neuman 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 Henry Neuman Detention?

Henry Neuman Detention is owned by Neumann, Henry (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Henry Neuman Detention built?

Henry Neuman Detention was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Henry Neuman Detention?

Henry Neuman 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 Henry Neuman Detention?

Henry Neuman Detention has a dam height of 26 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 Henry Neuman Detention last inspected?

Henry Neuman Detention was last inspected on June 27, 2017. 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.