Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2

Minnesota River· Lac qui Parle, Minnesota· Built 2006· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 16.2% in MN)
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Surface Area415 acres
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDMN01426

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USFWS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2?

Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2 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 Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2?

Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2 is owned by USFWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2 built?

Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2 was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2?

Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2 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 Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2?

Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2 has a dam height of 8 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.

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.