Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7b

St. Francis River-TR· Sherburne, Minnesota· Built 1979· Earth· 6 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7b 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 6 ft (taller than 1.9% in MN)
Dam Length2,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage856 acre-ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDMN00696

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: No

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7b?

Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7b 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 7b?

Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7b 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 7b built?

Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7b 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 7b?

Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7b 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 7b?

Sherburne Nat'L Pool 7b has a dam height of 6 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.