Harold Buck Dam
Harold Buck Dam is an earth dam located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Harold Buck Dam
The primary purpose of Harold Buck Dam 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 Buck, Harold (private). It impounds the Belle Creek-tr near Red Wing.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 04/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Nearest City | Red Wing |
| River/Stream | Belle Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.37992, -92.74406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Buck, Harold |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00949 |
| Federal ID | MN00949 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |