Vandegrift is an earth dam located in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 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 Vandegrift
The primary purpose of Vandegrift is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Wd of Shell Rock (local government).
The dam stands 12 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Nearest City | Albert Lea |
| Coordinates | 43.68365, -93.41848 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 44 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Wd of Shell Rock |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01866 |
| Federal ID | MN01866 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |