Wild Rice River (Heiberg)
Key Takeaway
Wild Rice River (Heiberg) is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1875 and is 151 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 57.4% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 931 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00486 |
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
WD of Wild Rice
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wild Rice River (Heiberg)?
Wild Rice River (Heiberg) 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 Wild Rice River (Heiberg)?
Wild Rice River (Heiberg) is owned by WD of Wild Rice (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wild Rice River (Heiberg) built?
Wild Rice River (Heiberg) was completed in 1875, making it 151 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 Wild Rice River (Heiberg)?
Wild Rice River (Heiberg) 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 Wild Rice River (Heiberg)?
Wild Rice River (Heiberg) has a dam height of 18 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.