Bowman Dam
Bowman Dam is an earth dam located in Itasca County, Minnesota, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bowman Dam
The primary purpose of Bowman 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 Bowman, George (private). It impounds the South Cormorant River near Redby.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 293 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 08/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Nearest City | Redby |
| River/Stream | South Cormorant River |
| Coordinates | 47.80205, -94.38467 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Bowman, George |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01030 |
| Federal ID | MN01030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |