Homer 13 is an earth dam located in Winona County, Minnesota, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% 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 Homer 13
The primary purpose of Homer 13 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 Township of Homer (local government). It impounds the Pickwick Creek near Mississippi River.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Winona |
| Nearest City | Mississippi River |
| River/Stream | Pickwick Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.97942, -91.49415 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Township of Homer |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01646 |
| Federal ID | MN01646 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |