Dams in Washington County, Minnesota
10Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Washington County, Minnesota
Washington County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Washington County is 56 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Lake Elmo Regional Park at 32 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Hudson Rd | Significant | Satisfactory | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2004 |
| Lake Elmo Regional Park | Low | Satisfactory | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1981 |
| I-94 Rest Area | Low | Satisfactory | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1985 |
| Farney Creek Dam | Low | Poor | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1981 |
| Pine Tree Valley Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Schuester Pond | Low | Fair | 22 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Smith | Low | Fair | 19 | Grade Stabilization | |
| Pine Tree Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Bald Eagle Lake | Low | Fair | 10 | Recreation | 1889 |
| Kelley Farms | Low | Poor | 8 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |