Walnut Grove

Redwood County, Minnesota (near Walnut Grove)

River/Stream: Plum Creek-TR

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

57 ft

Dam Length

1,275 ft

Reservoir Storage

1,288 acre-ft

Year Completed

1979

Primary Purpose

Flood Risk Reduction

Owner Type

Local Government

Max Discharge

6,057 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-05-10

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID: MN00728
State: Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates: 44.21283, -95.49674
Age: 47 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.