Gilchrist 36
Gilchrist 36 is a rockfill dam located in Pope County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gilchrist 36
Gilchrist 36 is a dam in Pope, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Stadsvold, Steffen (private). It impounds the Mud Creek-tr near Benson.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Nearest City | Benson |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.41586, -95.26560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Stadsvold, Steffen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01774 |
| Federal ID | MN01774 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |