Riceland 6
Riceland 6 is a concrete dam located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, built in 2010. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Riceland 6
The primary purpose of Riceland 6 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 Kvenvold Family, Llc (private). It impounds the Turtle Creek-tr near Hollandale.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 375 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2010, 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 05/22/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Nearest City | Hollandale |
| River/Stream | Turtle Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.74840, -93.28204 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Kvenvold Family, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01602 |
| Federal ID | MN01602 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |