Lecy-huseby
Lecy-huseby is an earth dam located in Redwood County, Minnesota, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lecy-huseby
The primary purpose of Lecy-huseby 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 Lecy, Jimmie And Joyce (private). It impounds the Minnesota River-os near Redwood Falls.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Nearest City | Redwood Falls |
| River/Stream | Minnesota River-os |
| Coordinates | 44.67818, -95.35484 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lecy, Jimmie and Joyce |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00140 |
| Federal ID | MN00140 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |