Warrington is an earth dam located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Warrington
The primary purpose of Warrington 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 Watson, Marian D (private). It impounds the Spring Creek-tr near Red Wing.
The dam stands 36 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 07/11/2018.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Nearest City | Red Wing |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.50937, -92.64146 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Watson, Marian D |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01475 |
| Federal ID | MN01475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |