Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7a
Key Takeaway
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7a 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 | 10 ft (taller than 30.9% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 856 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00695 |
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 7a?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7a 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 7a?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7a 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 7a built?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7a 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 7a?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7a 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 7a?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7a has a dam height of 10 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 7a last inspected?
Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7a was last inspected on June 13, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.