Sherburne Nat'L Pool 19, located in Sherburne, Minnesota, is a federal-owned earth dam with a primary purpose of serving as a water resource for the area.
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This dam, standing at a height of 15 feet, has a storage capacity of 1,211 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 692 acre-feet. Situated on the St. Francis River, this dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as per the last assessment conducted in May 2009.
Managed by the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Sherburne Nat'L Pool 19 has not undergone any significant modifications since its completion. The dam does not have any spillway or locks associated with it, and its last inspection took place in June 2007 with an inspection frequency of 8 years. Despite the lack of recent updates on emergency action plans and risk assessments, the dam continues to fulfill its intended purpose of water storage and management in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sherburne Nat'L Pool 19 offers a unique insight into the infrastructure and management of federal-owned dams in Minnesota. With its location on the St. Francis River and its low hazard potential, this earth dam serves as an important component of the local water system. As the area faces potential challenges from climate change and water resource management, understanding the operations and condition of dams like Sherburne Nat'L Pool 19 becomes crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
ST. FRANCIS RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
1211 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Elk River Near Big Lake
|
274cfs |
Rum River Near St. Francis
|
209cfs |
Mississippi River At St. Cloud
|
1950cfs |
Mississippi River At Anoka
|
2940cfs |
Elm Creek Nr Champlin
|
5cfs |
Crow River At Rockford
|
386cfs |