Mashaug Creek 10
Mashaug Creek 10 is an earth dam located in Norman County, Minnesota, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mashaug Creek 10
The primary purpose of Mashaug Creek 10 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 County Of Norman & Wild Rice Wd (local government). It impounds the Wild Rice River-tr near Twin Valley.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Norman |
| Nearest City | Twin Valley |
| River/Stream | Wild Rice River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.34659, -96.19408 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Norman & Wild Rice WD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01575 |
| Federal ID | MN01575 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |