Rauk Detention
Key Takeaway
Rauk Detention is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 77.1% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 790 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00341 |
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
Rauk, Karl
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rauk Detention?
Rauk Detention 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 Rauk Detention?
Rauk Detention is owned by Rauk, Karl (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rauk Detention built?
Rauk Detention was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Rauk Detention?
Rauk Detention 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 Rauk Detention?
Rauk Detention has a dam height of 27 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 Rauk Detention last inspected?
Rauk Detention was last inspected on May 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.