Redwood River Diversion
Redwood River Diversion is a gravity dam located in Redwood County, Minnesota, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Redwood River Diversion
The primary purpose of Redwood River Diversion is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Redwood Falls (local government). It impounds the Redwood River near Redwood Falls.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 677 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 11/14/2018.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Nearest City | Redwood Falls |
| River/Stream | Redwood River |
| Coordinates | 44.54310, -95.11937 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 677 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,980 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Redwood Falls |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00890 |
| Federal ID | MN00890 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |