Chokio Detention
Chokio Detention is an earth dam located in Stevens County, Minnesota, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chokio Detention
The primary purpose of Chokio Detention 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 City Of Chokio (local government). It impounds the Muddy Creek near Chokio.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 109 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 08/30/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stevens |
| Nearest City | Chokio |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.55879, -96.19608 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 109 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Chokio |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01352 |
| Federal ID | MN01352 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |