Ids
Ids is an earth dam located in Carver County, Minnesota, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ids
The primary purpose of Ids 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 City Of Chaska (local government). It impounds the Chaska East Creek near Chaska.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 453 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 08/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Nearest City | Chaska |
| River/Stream | Chaska East Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.84349, -93.60546 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 453 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 453 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Chaska |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01264 |
| Federal ID | MN01264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |