Riverton 28
Riverton 28 is an earth dam located in Clay County, Minnesota, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Riverton 28
The primary purpose of Riverton 28 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 Wd Of Buffalo-red River (local government). It impounds the Buffalo R S Branch-tr near Glyndon.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 569 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 2008, 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 08/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Glyndon |
| River/Stream | Buffalo R S Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.83333, -96.49337 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 569 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 569 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Buffalo-Red River |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01436 |
| Federal ID | MN01436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |