Buehler Detention
Buehler Detention is an earth dam located in Dodge County, Minnesota, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Buehler Detention
The primary purpose of Buehler Detention 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 Ekman, Jeremy (private). It impounds the Zumbro River Middle Fk-tr near Berne.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 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 07/13/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dodge |
| Nearest City | Berne |
| River/Stream | Zumbro River Middle Fk-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.14405, -92.81433 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ekman, Jeremy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00340 |
| Federal ID | MN00340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |