Rockwell
Rockwell is an earth dam located in Norman County, Minnesota, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rockwell
The primary purpose of Rockwell 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 Wd Of Wild Rice (local government). It impounds the Wild Rice River S Br-tr near Borup.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 311 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 06/09/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Norman |
| Nearest City | Borup |
| River/Stream | Wild Rice River S Br-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.16916, -96.38055 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 785 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Wild Rice |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00825 |
| Federal ID | MN00825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |