Big Birch Lake
Big Birch Lake is a rockfill dam located in Todd County, Minnesota, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Big Birch Lake
The primary purpose of Big Birch Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Township Of Birchdale (local government). It impounds the Adley Creek near Melrose.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 16 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,112 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 81,434 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 10/05/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd |
| Nearest City | Melrose |
| River/Stream | Adley Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.78248, -94.77735 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81,434 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81,434 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75,005 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Township of Birchdale |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00001 |
| Federal ID | MN00001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |