Hauschild-thanghe
Hauschild-thanghe is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Minnesota, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hauschild-thanghe
The primary purpose of Hauschild-thanghe 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 Hauschild, Carl Jr. (private). It impounds the Yellow Medicine R S Br-tr near Minneota.
The dam stands 62 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 05/29/2024.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Minneota |
| River/Stream | Yellow Medicine R S Br-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.48384, -96.10217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Hauschild, Carl JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00914 |
| Federal ID | MN00914 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |