Clayton Berg
Clayton Berg is an earth dam located in Kanabec County, Minnesota, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clayton Berg
The primary purpose of Clayton Berg 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 Lawrence, John (private). It impounds the Groundhouse River-tr near Ogilvie.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 88 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 488 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 10/20/2016.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kanabec |
| Nearest City | Ogilvie |
| River/Stream | Groundhouse River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.85763, -93.46938 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 488 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 488 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lawrence, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01031 |
| Federal ID | MN01031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |