Hamden Gun Club
Hamden Gun Club is an earth dam located in Becker County, Minnesota, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hamden Gun Club
The primary purpose of Hamden Gun Club is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Landrum Lake Duck Club (private). It impounds the Buffalo River-tr near Hawley.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 660 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 08/25/2016.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Nearest City | Hawley |
| River/Stream | Buffalo River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.97027, -96.00939 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Landrum Lake Duck Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00487 |
| Federal ID | MN00487 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |