Joe River Watershed F is an earth dam located in Kittson County, Minnesota, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 1,900 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 Joe River Watershed F
Joe River Watershed F is a dam in Kittson, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Wd of Joe River (local government). It impounds the Joe River-tr near Emerson, Mb.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 329 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 09/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson |
| Nearest City | Emerson, Mb |
| River/Stream | Joe River-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.98864, -96.99600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Wd of Joe River |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00766 |
| Federal ID | MN00766 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |