Located in Money Creek, Minnesota, the Felix Detention dam was completed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 210 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. The dam is designed to control the flow of the Money Creek Offstream, with a maximum discharge capacity of 348 cubic feet per second.
The Felix Detention dam is owned and operated by a private entity and is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks for navigation. With a moderate risk assessment rating, there is a need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this vital flood control structure in Winona County.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
MONEY CREEK OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
0.22 |
Nid Storage |
18 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Mississippi River At Winona
|
13700cfs |
Root River Near Houston
|
472cfs |
Trempealeau River At Dodge
|
953cfs |
South Fork Root River Near Houston
|
209cfs |
Black River Near Galesville
|
862cfs |
Root River Near Pilot Mound
|
303cfs |
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Pla-Mor Campground
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Prairie Island Campground
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Prairie Island City Campground
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North End City Park
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Vinegar Ridge Campground
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Group Tent Campsite
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