Sherburne Nat'l Pool 7b

Sherburne Nat'l Pool 7b is an earth dam located in Sherburne County, Minnesota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Sherburne Nat'l Pool 7b

The primary purpose of Sherburne Nat'l Pool 7b 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the St. Francis River-tr near Elk River.

The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 2,600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,498 acre-feet. 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.

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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySherburne
Nearest CityElk River
River/StreamSt. Francis River-tr
Coordinates45.50487, -93.72119

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length2,600 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,498 acre-ft
Max Storage1,498 acre-ft
Normal Storage856 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUSDA FS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00696
Federal IDMN00696
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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