Tanberg 7
Tanberg 7 is an other dam located in Wilkin County, Minnesota, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tanberg 7
The primary purpose of Tanberg 7 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 Ehlert, Paul (private). It impounds the Buffalo R So Branch-tr near Georgetown.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2009, 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 09/20/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wilkin |
| Nearest City | Georgetown |
| River/Stream | Buffalo R So Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.52066, -96.39965 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ehlert, Paul |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01567 |
| Federal ID | MN01567 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |