Kiser Ds Site 2 is a dam located in Mower County, Minnesota, built in 2018. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 Kiser Ds Site 2
The primary purpose of Kiser Ds Site 2 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 Wd of Cedar River (local government). It impounds the Dobbins Creek - Tr.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2018, 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 06/29/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mower |
| River/Stream | Dobbins Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 43.71297, -92.81912 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Wd of Cedar River |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01714 |
| Federal ID | MN01714 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |