Buhl Detention is an earth dam located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 425 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Buhl Detention
The primary purpose of Buhl Detention 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 Mndnr-wildlife (state). It impounds the Mcquade Creek near Cherry.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis |
| Nearest City | Cherry |
| River/Stream | Mcquade Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.46539, -92.75579 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mndnr-wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00133 |
| Federal ID | MN00133 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |