Sherburne Nat'l Pool 7b is an earth dam located in Sherburne County, Minnesota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 2,600 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sherburne Nat'l Pool 7b
The primary purpose of Sherburne Nat'l Pool 7b 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the St. Francis River-tr near Elk River.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 2,600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,498 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Sherburne |
| Nearest City | Elk River |
| River/Stream | St. Francis River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.50487, -93.72119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,498 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,498 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 856 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00696 |
| Federal ID | MN00696 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |