Komarek Basin 11

Cannon River-OS· Rice, Minnesota· Built 2000· Earth· 6 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Komarek Basin 11 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 6 ft (taller than 1.9% in MN)
Dam Length110 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge59 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDMN01369

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: October 28, 2008
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Komarek, John

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Komarek Basin 11?

Komarek Basin 11 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 Komarek Basin 11?

Komarek Basin 11 is owned by Komarek, John (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Komarek Basin 11 built?

Komarek Basin 11 was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Komarek Basin 11?

Komarek Basin 11 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Komarek Basin 11?

Komarek Basin 11 has a dam height of 6 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 Komarek Basin 11 last inspected?

Komarek Basin 11 was last inspected on October 28, 2008. 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.