Habedank-Skaurud Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Habedank-Skaurud is a local government-owned earth dam located in Heiberg, Minnesota, along the Wild Rice River.
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Summary
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.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
WILD RICE RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
212 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Habedank-Skaurud