Dike No. 1
Dike No. 1 is an earth dam located in Redwood County, Minnesota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dike No. 1
The primary purpose of Dike No. 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries (state). It impounds the Minnesota River-tr near North Redwood.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 420 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Nearest City | North Redwood |
| River/Stream | Minnesota River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.60852, -95.15289 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00682 |
| Federal ID | MN00682 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |