Geis Wetland
Geis Wetland is an earth dam located in Redwood County, Minnesota, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Geis Wetland
The primary purpose of Geis Wetland is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Geis, Brian (private). It impounds the Cottonwood River-os near Sanborn.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 313 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Nearest City | Sanborn |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood River-os |
| Coordinates | 44.36995, -95.56089 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Geis, Brian |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01357 |
| Federal ID | MN01357 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |