Baird-beyer
Baird-beyer is an earth dam located in Red Lake County, Minnesota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Baird-beyer
The primary purpose of Baird-beyer 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 Forness, Luke & Jessie (private). It impounds the Little Black River-tr near Huot.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 455 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 06/13/2023.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Red Lake |
| Nearest City | Huot |
| River/Stream | Little Black River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.92017, -96.41026 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 455 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 455 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,018 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Forness, Luke & Jessie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01026 |
| Federal ID | MN01026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |