Voth Detention No. 2
Key Takeaway
Voth Detention No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 91% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00460 |
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
Perkins Family Farms
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Voth Detention No. 2?
Voth Detention No. 2 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 Voth Detention No. 2?
Voth Detention No. 2 is owned by Perkins Family Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Voth Detention No. 2 built?
Voth Detention No. 2 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Voth Detention No. 2?
Voth Detention No. 2 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 Voth Detention No. 2?
Voth Detention No. 2 has a dam height of 36 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 Voth Detention No. 2 last inspected?
Voth Detention No. 2 was last inspected on December 22, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.