Ryan-lindell
Ryan-lindell is an earth dam located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ryan-lindell
The primary purpose of Ryan-lindell 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 Lindell, Robert (private). It impounds the Belle Creek-tr near White Rock.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2022.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Nearest City | White Rock |
| River/Stream | Belle Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.44390, -92.78277 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 303 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lindell, Robert |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00950 |
| Federal ID | MN00950 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |