Bullard Creek No. 2

Bullard Creek No. 2 is an earth dam located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Bullard Creek No. 2

The primary purpose of Bullard Creek No. 2 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 Stumpf (private). It impounds the Bullard Creek near Red Wing.

The dam stands 41 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2022.

At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.

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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyGoodhue
Nearest CityRed Wing
River/StreamBullard Creek
Coordinates44.52578, -92.51324

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage84 acre-ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge796 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerStumpf
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Last Inspection07/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00866
Federal IDMN00866
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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