Komarek Basin 4
Komarek Basin 4 is an earth dam located in Rice County, Minnesota, built in 1967. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Komarek Basin 4
The primary purpose of Komarek Basin 4 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 Komarek, John (private). It impounds the Wolf Creek - Tr near Dundas.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,083 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice |
| Nearest City | Dundas |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 44.42503, -93.42940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,083 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 335 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Komarek, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00414 |
| Federal ID | MN00414 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |