Schoper-bush
Schoper-bush is an earth dam located in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Schoper-bush
The primary purpose of Schoper-bush 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 Cottonwood (local government). It impounds the Dry Creek-tr near Sanborn.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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. 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 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood |
| Nearest City | Sanborn |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.11506, -95.20696 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | County of Cottonwood |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01008 |
| Federal ID | MN01008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |