Rcrca 1 is an earth dam located in Redwood County, Minnesota, built in 2020. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rcrca 1
Rcrca 1 is a dam in Redwood, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Redwood-cottonwood Rivers Control Area (local government).
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 142 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2020, 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 08/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Nearest City | Redwood Falls |
| Coordinates | 44.57020, -95.12755 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 2020 (6 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Redwood-cottonwood Rivers Control Area |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01451 |
| Federal ID | MN01451 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |