Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17
Key Takeaway
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 25.1% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00699 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17 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 Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17 built?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17 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 Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17 has a dam height of 9 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 Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17 last inspected?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 17 was last inspected on June 13, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.