Joe River Watershed F

Joe River-TR· Kittson, Minnesota· Built 1969· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Joe River Watershed F is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 8.5% in MN)
Dam Length1,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage329 acre-ft
Normal Storage282 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
Year Modified2015
NID IDMN00766

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: September 18, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

WD of Joe River

Local Government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Joe River Watershed F?

Joe River Watershed F 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 Joe River Watershed F?

Joe River Watershed F is owned by WD of Joe River (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Joe River Watershed F built?

Joe River Watershed F was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Joe River Watershed F?

Joe River Watershed F serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Joe River Watershed F?

Joe River Watershed F has a dam height of 7 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 Joe River Watershed F last inspected?

Joe River Watershed F was last inspected on September 18, 2019. 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.