Sand Hill River
Sand Hill River is an earth dam located in Norman County, Minnesota, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sand Hill River
The primary purpose of Sand Hill River 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 Sand Hill River (local government). It impounds the Sand Hill River near Fertile.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1,000 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 151 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Norman |
| Nearest City | Fertile |
| River/Stream | Sand Hill River |
| Coordinates | 47.47870, -96.08875 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 151 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Sand Hill River |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01507 |
| Federal ID | MN01507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |