Sherburne Nat'l Pool 17
Sherburne Nat'l Pool 17 is an earth dam located in Sherburne County, Minnesota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sherburne Nat'l Pool 17
The primary purpose of Sherburne Nat'l Pool 17 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 11 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 840 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Sherburne |
| Nearest City | Elk River |
| River/Stream | St. Francis River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.45821, -93.71611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 336 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00699 |
| Federal ID | MN00699 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |