Highwater Ethanol
Highwater Ethanol is an earth dam located in Redwood County, Minnesota, built in 2015. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Highwater Ethanol
The primary purpose of Highwater Ethanol is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Highwater Ethanol (private). It impounds the Pell Creek near Lamberton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2015, 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 06/05/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Nearest City | Lamberton |
| River/Stream | Pell Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.22895, -95.30669 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Highwater Ethanol |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01680 |
| Federal ID | MN01680 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |