Schech Mill
Schech Mill is a gravity dam located in Houston County, Minnesota, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Schech Mill
The primary purpose of Schech Mill is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Krugmar, Edward (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Sheldon.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 41 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century 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 05/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston |
| Nearest City | Sheldon |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.66654, -91.57939 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Krugmar, Edward |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00804 |
| Federal ID | MN00804 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |