Habedank-Skaurud is a local government-owned earth dam located in Heiberg, Minnesota, along the Wild Rice River. Built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS, this structure serves as a critical flood risk reduction measure for the area. With a dam height of 28 feet and a length of 1000 feet, Habedank-Skaurud has a NID storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, making it an essential component in managing water levels during periods of high discharge.

Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Habedank-Skaurud is regulated and inspected by the MNDNR EWR to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The dam's primary purpose is to protect the surrounding community from potential flooding events, with a maximum discharge capacity of 842 cubic feet per second. With a moderate risk assessment of 3, Habedank-Skaurud plays a crucial role in safeguarding the area from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns, making it a vital asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.