Sherburne Nat'l Pool 20 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sherburne National Pool 20, located in Elk River, Minnesota, is a federal-owned earth dam completed in 1979 with a primary purpose of serving as a water resource.


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Summary

This dam, standing at a height of 8 feet and a length of 450 feet, holds a storage capacity of 1253 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 716 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the St. Francis River and is managed by the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Sherburne National Pool 20 has not been subject to state regulation, inspection, or enforcement. The dam's last inspection was conducted in June 2007, with an inspection frequency of every 8 years. The emergency action plan status and risk assessment information for the dam are currently unspecified, indicating a possible need for further evaluation and planning to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding area in the event of an emergency related to the dam. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sherburne National Pool 20 offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure management, environmental conservation, and emergency preparedness.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

ST. FRANCIS RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

1253

Structural Height

10

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

10
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.