Glenwood 26
Glenwood 26 is an earth dam located in Pope County, Minnesota, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Glenwood 26
The primary purpose of Glenwood 26 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Simmons, Terry And Molitor, Toby (private). It impounds the Chippewa River E Branch near Terrace.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,184 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 60 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Nearest City | Terrace |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River E Branch |
| Coordinates | 45.60208, -95.29132 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 995 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Simmons, Terry and Molitor, Toby |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00253 |
| Federal ID | MN00253 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |