Runholt-mellenthin
Runholt-mellenthin is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Runholt-mellenthin
The primary purpose of Runholt-mellenthin is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Mellenthin, Ernest (private). It impounds the Redwood River-tr near Marshall.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Marshall |
| River/Stream | Redwood River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.42976, -95.91912 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Mellenthin, Ernest |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00474 |
| Federal ID | MN00474 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |