Dams in Sherburne County, Minnesota
14Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Sherburne County, Minnesota
Sherburne County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Sherburne County is 51 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Sherco at 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River | High | 23 | Recreation | 1916 | |
| Sherco | Significant | Satisfactory | 39 | Tailings | 1983 |
| Nsp-bottom Ash | Significant | Satisfactory | 35 | Tailings | 1983 |
| Sherburne Nat'l Pool 19 | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1979 |
| Sherburne Nat'l Pool 14a | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1979 |
| Sherburne Nat'l Pool 18b | Low | Satisfactory | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1979 |
| Sherburne Nat'l Pool 7a | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1979 |
| Sherburne Nat'l Dike 6a | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1979 |
| Sherburne Nat'l Pool 17 | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1979 |
| Sherburne Nat'l Pool 20 | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1979 |
| Fox Pond | Low | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1973 | |
| Elk Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Sherburne Nat'l Pool 7b | Low | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1979 | |
| Sherburne Nat'l Pool 28 | Low | Fair | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1979 |