Dams in Norman County, Minnesota
14Total Dams
0High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Norman County, Minnesota
Norman County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Norman County is 55 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Moccasin Creek Project No. 8 at 49 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moccasin Creek Project No. 8 | Significant | Satisfactory | 49 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1984 |
| Olson-agassiz | Significant | Satisfactory | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1983 |
| Kiltie | Significant | Poor | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1978 |
| Mashaug Creek Dam No. 3 | Low | Fair | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1977 |
| Green Meadow Group Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1972 |
| Strommen Dam | Low | Fair | 33 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Habedank-skaurud | Low | Satisfactory | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1977 |
| Rockwell | Low | Satisfactory | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1974 |
| Mashaug Creek 10 | Low | Satisfactory | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1984 |
| Wild Rice River (heiberg) | Low | 25 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1875 | |
| Sunny Hill-lower | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1974 |
| Sunny Hill-upper | Low | Satisfactory | 21 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1974 |
| Sand Hill River | Low | Poor | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Boreen Lower | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Recreation | 1971 |