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Lammi SCS, located in Knife River, Minnesota, is a privately owned dam designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1972, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 14.4 feet and has a length of 505 feet, with a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam serves various purposes and is primarily used for flood control and water resource management.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and being in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in 2016, Lammi SCS still poses a moderate risk that requires attention. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates present potential challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the safety and reliability of the structure. With a drainage area of 2 square miles and a maximum discharge of 46 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the Knife River-TR watershed.
Given its significance in the region's water infrastructure, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of Lammi SCS are essential to mitigate risks and ensure its continued effectiveness in water resource management. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike would find interest in the unique design and operational aspects of this dam that contribute to the sustainable management of water resources in Lake County, Minnesota.
Year_Completed | 1972 |
Dam_Height | 14.4 |
River_Or_Stream | KNIFE RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 505 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Drainage_Area | 2 |
Nid_Storage | 60 |
Structural_Height | 15 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 15 |
EAU GALLE RIVER AT SPRING VALLEY | 21cfs |
RED CEDAR RIVER NEAR COLFAX | 885cfs |
TREMPEALEAU RIVER AT ARCADIA | 521cfs |
RED CEDAR RIVER AT MENOMONIE | 1230cfs |
HAY RIVER AT WHEELER | 331cfs |
CHIPPEWA RIVER AT DURAND | 7310cfs |
CHIPPEWA RIVER AT CHIPPEWA FALLS | 4070cfs |