Tracy Road Detention
Key Takeaway
Tracy Road Detention is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 63.7% in MN) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 207 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MN01048 |
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
County of Lyon
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tracy Road Detention?
Tracy Road 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 Tracy Road Detention?
Tracy Road Detention is owned by County of Lyon (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tracy Road Detention built?
Tracy Road Detention was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Tracy Road Detention?
Tracy Road 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 Tracy Road Detention?
Tracy Road Detention has a dam height of 21 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 Tracy Road Detention last inspected?
Tracy Road Detention was last inspected on May 2, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.