Pagel-Young Detention No. 1
Key Takeaway
Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 70.7% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00415 |
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
Pagel, William
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pagel-Young Detention No. 1?
Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 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 Pagel-Young Detention No. 1?
Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 is owned by Pagel, William (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 built?
Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Pagel-Young Detention No. 1?
Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 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 Pagel-Young Detention No. 1?
Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 has a dam height of 24 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 Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 last inspected?
Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 was last inspected on June 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.