Belle Creek S-2
Belle Creek S-2 is a concrete dam located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Belle Creek S-2
The primary purpose of Belle Creek S-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 Wd Of Belle Creek (local government). It impounds the Belle Creek-tr near Red Wing.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 47 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 11/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Nearest City | Red Wing |
| River/Stream | Belle Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.47711, -92.77414 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 47 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 530 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Belle Creek |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00976 |
| Federal ID | MN00976 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |