Pool No. 27
Key Takeaway
Pool No. 27 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 53.5% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15.4K acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 25,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00630 |
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
USFWS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pool No. 27?
Pool No. 27 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 Pool No. 27?
Pool No. 27 is owned by USFWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pool No. 27 built?
Pool No. 27 was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Pool No. 27?
Pool No. 27 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 Pool No. 27?
Pool No. 27 has a dam height of 16 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.