Smith
Smith is a concrete dam located in Washington County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Smith
The primary purpose of Smith is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by Housley, Karin (private). It impounds the Valley Creek near Afton.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/05/2016.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Afton |
| River/Stream | Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.90889, -92.82985 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | Housley, Karin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/05/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01063 |
| Federal ID | MN01063 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |