Chengwatana State Forest is an earth dam located in Pine County, Minnesota, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall. 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 Chengwatana State Forest
The primary purpose of Chengwatana State Forest 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 Mndnr-forestry (state). It impounds the Red Horse Creek West Fork near Taylors Falls.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 786 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Nearest City | Taylors Falls |
| River/Stream | Red Horse Creek West Fork |
| Coordinates | 45.85890, -92.79022 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 786 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 786 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mndnr-forestry |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00834 |
| Federal ID | MN00834 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |