Komarek Basin 11
Komarek Basin 11 is an earth dam located in Rice County, Minnesota, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Komarek Basin 11
The primary purpose of Komarek Basin 11 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 Komarek, John (private). It impounds the Cannon River-os near Lonsdale.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 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 10/28/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice |
| Nearest City | Lonsdale |
| River/Stream | Cannon River-os |
| Coordinates | 44.42601, -93.43635 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 59 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Komarek, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01369 |
| Federal ID | MN01369 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |