Norman 16
Key Takeaway
Norman 16 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 55.8% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 533 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MN01364 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Doom Family, Roger - LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Norman 16?
Norman 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 Norman 16?
Norman 16 is owned by Doom Family, Roger - LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Norman 16 built?
Norman 16 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Norman 16?
Norman 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 Norman 16?
Norman 16 has a dam height of 17 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 Norman 16 last inspected?
Norman 16 was last inspected on May 7, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.