Hauschild-Thanghe Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Hauschild-Thanghe Reservoir, located in Minnesota, was completed in 1980 and is primarily used for flood risk reduction along the Yellow Medicine River.
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Summary
Owned by a private entity, this earth dam structure has a height of 47 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 2100 acre-feet. The reservoir covers an area with a drainage area of 14 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 187 acre-feet.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the dam is inspected every 8 years and has been deemed to have a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment as of 2015. In case of emergencies, the reservoir is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure public safety and protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hauschild-Thanghe serves as an important infrastructure component in managing flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
YELLOW MEDICINE R S BR-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
14 |
Nid Storage |
2100 |
Structural Height |
62 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
62 |
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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.
Hauschild-Thanghe