Holly 16

Plum Creek-TR· Murray, Minnesota· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Holly 16 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 72.3% in MN)
Dam Length210 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Modified2019
NID IDMN01782

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: No

Ownership

Hansen, Donald G.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Holly 16?

Holly 16 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 Holly 16?

Holly 16 is owned by Hansen, Donald G. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Holly 16?

Holly 16 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 Holly 16?

Holly 16 has a dam height of 25 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 Holly 16 last inspected?

Holly 16 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.