Woodbury Hudson Rd

Mississippi River-TR· Washington, Minnesota· Built 2004· Concrete· 16 ft tall
Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Woodbury Hudson Rd is classified as significant hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 53.5% in MN)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge250 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDMN01440

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 13, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

City of Woodbury

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodbury Hudson Rd?

Woodbury Hudson Rd is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Woodbury Hudson Rd?

Woodbury Hudson Rd is owned by City of Woodbury (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodbury Hudson Rd built?

Woodbury Hudson Rd was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Woodbury Hudson Rd?

Woodbury Hudson Rd 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 Woodbury Hudson Rd?

Woodbury Hudson Rd has a dam height of 16 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 Woodbury Hudson Rd last inspected?

Woodbury Hudson Rd was last inspected on July 13, 2021. 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.