Ledebuhr
Ledebuhr is an earth dam located in Houston County, Minnesota, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ledebuhr
The primary purpose of Ledebuhr 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 Ledebuhr, Larry (private). It impounds the Mound Prairie Creek near Hokah.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 293 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2005, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston |
| Nearest City | Hokah |
| River/Stream | Mound Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.75454, -91.46101 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 293 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ledebuhr, Larry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01402 |
| Federal ID | MN01402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |