Falk F Area
Falk F Area is an earth dam located in Swift County, Minnesota, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Falk F Area
The primary purpose of Falk F Area 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 Falk, Wendall (private). It impounds the Chippewa River-tr near Benson.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2016.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Swift |
| Nearest City | Benson |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.34660, -95.37697 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Falk, Wendall |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00292 |
| Federal ID | MN00292 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |