Hansen Park dam
Hansen Park
Hansen Park, located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, is a low-hazard dam along Rice Creek-TR that serves multiple purposes, including flood control and water storage. Managed by the local government, the dam has a satisfactory condition assessment and a low hazard potential, making it a reliable structure for the community. With a normal storage capacity of 26.7 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 200 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Owned and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Hansen Park Dam has a hydraulic height of 3 feet and a structural height of 7 feet, with a buttress core type and unlisted/unknown foundation. The dam covers a surface area of 9 acres and has a drainage area of 6.6 square miles. Despite its relatively small size, the dam provides essential water management functions for the surrounding environment and supports the local ecosystem by regulating water flow and storage.
While Hansen Park Dam has not undergone recent modifications or inspections, its last assessment in November 2017 deemed it in satisfactory condition. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps prepared, but its low-risk profile and consistent maintenance contribute to its overall safety and functionality. As a key component in the water resource infrastructure of New Brighton, Minnesota, Hansen Park Dam continues to serve the community effectively in water storage and flood control efforts.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hansen Park -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shingle Creek At Queen Ave In Minneapolis | 4 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Anoka | 7,980 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At St. Paul | 14,400 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Anoka | 6,730 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Fort Snelling State Park | 6,620 cfs | → |
| Elm Creek Nr Champlin | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hansen Park.
Boat launches
- I 694 New Brighton
- Silver Lake City Park Launch
- Lake Johanna Boulevard 1701, Arden Hills
- Shoreline Lane Arden Hills
- Shoreview
- Riverfront Reg. Park Launch
Campgrounds
- Rice Creek Chain Of Lakes Regional Park
- Bunker Hills Regional Park
- Bunker Hills Campground
- Lake Elmo County Park Preserve
- Veterans Campground - Big Marine Lake
- Lebanon Hills Campground
Paddle runs
Track Hansen Park in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hansen Park
Where does the data for Hansen Park come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hansen Park.