Carlson-friermuth Detention No. 2 is an earth dam located in Wabasha County, Minnesota, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 505 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Carlson-friermuth Detention No. 2
The primary purpose of Carlson-friermuth Detention 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 Hall, Terrance Et Al (private). It impounds the Zumbro River-tr near Kellogg.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 505 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 05/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wabasha |
| Nearest City | Kellogg |
| River/Stream | Zumbro River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.31474, -92.17584 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 556 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Hall, Terrance Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00872 |
| Federal ID | MN00872 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |