Winnebago 35b is an earth dam located in Houston County, Minnesota, built in 2012. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 405 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Winnebago 35b
The primary purpose of Winnebago 35b 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 Steggemeyer, Norbert H. Trust (private). It impounds the Winnebago Creek-tr near Mississippi River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2012, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston |
| Nearest City | Mississippi River |
| River/Stream | Winnebago Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.51436, -91.40063 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Steggemeyer, Norbert H. Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01636 |
| Federal ID | MN01636 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |