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Schouweiler-Speedling, located in Kellogg, Minnesota, is a private earth dam built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam, standing at 32 feet tall and 300 feet long, holds a storage capacity of 40.9 acre-feet and serves as a crucial water resource along the Zumbro River. The dam, regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, plays a vital role in maintaining water levels for various purposes while also providing a habitat for aquatic life.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Schouweiler-Speedling undergoes inspections every 8 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a key component in the water management infrastructure of Wabasha County. With its historical significance and ongoing importance in water resource management, Schouweiler-Speedling serves as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in maintaining a sustainable water supply in the region.
Year_Completed | 1975 |
Dam_Height | 32 |
River_Or_Stream | ZUMBRO RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 300 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Drainage_Area | 0.2 |
Nid_Storage | 40.9 |
Structural_Height | 32 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 32 |
OSAGE RIVER NEAR BAGNELL | 3330cfs |
BOURBEUSE RIVER NEAR HIGH GATE | 24cfs |
LITTLE PINEY CREEK AT NEWBURG | 114cfs |
TREMPEALEAU RIVER AT ARCADIA | 521cfs |
GASCONADE RIVER AT JEROME | 1600cfs |
MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED WING | 19400cfs |
CANNON RIVER AT WELCH | 613cfs |
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