Wellner-hageman
Wellner-hageman is a dam located in Brown County, Minnesota, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wellner-hageman
The primary purpose of Wellner-hageman 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 County Of Brown (local government). It impounds the Mound Creek near Springfield.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 227 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 06/09/2023.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Springfield |
| River/Stream | Mound Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.12463, -95.08365 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Brown |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01001 |
| Federal ID | MN01001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |