West Fork Group No. 1
Key Takeaway
West Fork Group No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 82.5% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 375 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00461 |
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
Koester Family Rev Living Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of West Fork Group No. 1?
West Fork Group No. 1 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 West Fork Group No. 1?
West Fork Group No. 1 is owned by Koester Family Rev Living Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was West Fork Group No. 1 built?
West Fork Group No. 1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 West Fork Group No. 1?
West Fork Group No. 1 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 West Fork Group No. 1?
West Fork Group No. 1 has a dam height of 30 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 West Fork Group No. 1 last inspected?
West Fork Group No. 1 was last inspected on December 22, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.