Brandt Impoundment
Brandt Impoundment is an earth dam located in Polk County, Minnesota, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brandt Impoundment
The primary purpose of Brandt Impoundment 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 Wd Of Red Lake (local government). It impounds the Red River-tr near Oslo.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 2006, 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 10/02/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Oslo |
| River/Stream | Red River-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.00662, -96.60615 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Red Lake |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01424 |
| Federal ID | MN01424 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |