Charlestown 34
Charlestown 34 is an earth dam located in Redwood County, Minnesota, built in 2019. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Charlestown 34
The primary purpose of Charlestown 34 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 Geis, Steve (private). It impounds the Cottonwood River-tr near Sanborn.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2019, 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 05/12/2020.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Nearest City | Sanborn |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.20661, -95.15419 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 2019 (7 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Geis, Steve |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01814 |
| Federal ID | MN01814 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |