Warren St Detention

Minnesota River-TR· Blue Earth, Minnesota· Built 1997· Earth· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Warren St Detention is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 94.7% in MN)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDMN01385

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
Last Inspection: June 15, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

City of Mankato

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Warren St Detention?

Warren St 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 Warren St Detention?

Warren St Detention is owned by City of Mankato (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Warren St Detention built?

Warren St Detention was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Warren St Detention?

Warren St 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 Warren St Detention?

Warren St Detention has a dam height of 44 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 Warren St Detention last inspected?

Warren St Detention was last inspected on June 15, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.