Hay Creek 27
Hay Creek 27 is an earth dam located in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hay Creek 27
The primary purpose of Hay Creek 27 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 Deden, Niles And Susan (private). It impounds the Wells Creek-tr near Frontenac.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 313 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 54 square miles.
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 11/01/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Nearest City | Frontenac |
| River/Stream | Wells Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.48124, -92.48488 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 313 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 54 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Deden, Niles and Susan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01707 |
| Federal ID | MN01707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |