Bullard Creek No. 6
Bullard Creek No. 6 is an earth dam located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bullard Creek No. 6
The primary purpose of Bullard Creek No. 6 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Hattemer-schaller (private). It impounds the Bullard Creek near Red Wing.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 07/21/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Nearest City | Red Wing |
| River/Stream | Bullard Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.51325, -92.49013 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Hattemer-Schaller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00864 |
| Federal ID | MN00864 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |