Bullard Creek No. 2 is an earth dam located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Bullard Creek No. 2
The primary purpose of Bullard Creek No. 2 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 Stumpf (private). It impounds the Bullard Creek near Red Wing.
The dam stands 41 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2022.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Nearest City | Red Wing |
| River/Stream | Bullard Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.52578, -92.51324 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 796 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Stumpf |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00866 |
| Federal ID | MN00866 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |