Kath 2
Kath 2 is an earth dam located in Becker County, Minnesota, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kath 2
The primary purpose of Kath 2 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 Kath, Ted (private). It impounds the Buffalo River-tr near Manitoba Junction.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 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 10/17/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Nearest City | Manitoba Junction |
| River/Stream | Buffalo River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.89903, -95.94607 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Kath, Ted |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00485 |
| Federal ID | MN00485 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |