Hutchinson is an other dam located in McLeod County, Minnesota, built in 1857. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 90 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 Hutchinson
The primary purpose of Hutchinson is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Hutchinson (local government). It impounds the Crow River South Fork near Hutchinson.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 729 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 446 square miles. Completed in 1857, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 08/11/2021.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | McLeod |
| Nearest City | Hutchinson |
| River/Stream | Crow River South Fork |
| Coordinates | 44.89547, -94.36987 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1857 (169 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 729 acres |
| Drainage Area | 446 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,030 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Hutchinson |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00158 |
| Federal ID | MN00158 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |