Dobbins Creek
Dobbins Creek is a gravity dam located in Mower County, Minnesota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dobbins Creek
The primary purpose of Dobbins Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Austin (local government). It impounds the Dobbins Creek near Austin.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 157 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 38 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mower |
| Nearest City | Austin |
| River/Stream | Dobbins Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.66688, -92.95576 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 157 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Austin |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00013 |
| Federal ID | MN00013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |