Dexter 30 Dam 2
Dexter 30 Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Mower County, Minnesota, built in 2020. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dexter 30 Dam 2
The primary purpose of Dexter 30 Dam 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).
The dam stands 21 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 570 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2020, 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 |
| Coordinates | 43.69818, -92.80832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 2020 (6 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 570 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 | MN01849 |
| Federal ID | MN01849 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |