Norman 16
Norman 16 is an earth dam located in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Norman 16
The primary purpose of Norman 16 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 Doom Family, Roger - Llc (private). It impounds the Canby Creek near Canby.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 05/07/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Yellow Medicine |
| Nearest City | Canby |
| River/Stream | Canby Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.68456, -96.27974 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 533 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Doom Family, Roger - LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01364 |
| Federal ID | MN01364 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |