Boreen Lower
Boreen Lower is an earth dam located in Norman County, Minnesota, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Boreen Lower
The primary purpose of Boreen Lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boreen (private). It impounds the Wild Rice River-tr near Twin Valley.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 05/12/2016.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Norman |
| Nearest City | Twin Valley |
| River/Stream | Wild Rice River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.19903, -96.13386 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 242 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boreen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01023 |
| Federal ID | MN01023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |