Rock 33

East Branch Rock River· Pipestone, Minnesota· Rockfill· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Rock 33 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 82.5% in MN)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMN01765

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Fenicle, Merle & Eva

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rock 33?

Rock 33 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 Rock 33?

Rock 33 is owned by Fenicle, Merle & Eva (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rock 33?

Rock 33 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 Rock 33?

Rock 33 has a dam height of 30 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.