Winnebago 1
Winnebago 1 is an earth dam located in Houston County, Minnesota, built in 2021. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Winnebago 1
The primary purpose of Winnebago 1 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 Klinski, Gary And Hammel, Joe (private).
The dam stands 29 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2021, 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 04/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston |
| Coordinates | 43.58269, -91.37861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 2021 (5 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Klinski, Gary and Hammel, Joe |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01815 |
| Federal ID | MN01815 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |