Riekmann
Riekmann is an earth dam located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Riekmann
The primary purpose of Riekmann 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 Riekmann, Roger (private). It impounds the Wells Creek-tr near Mississippi River.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 07/21/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Nearest City | Mississippi River |
| River/Stream | Wells Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.48402, -92.45676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Riekmann, Roger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01473 |
| Federal ID | MN01473 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |