Frauenkron Detention, located in Houston, Minnesota, is a privately-owned earth dam designed by NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1981, this structure stands at a height of 33 feet and spans 360 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet. The dam serves to mitigate flood risks along the Money Creek-TR and has a low hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of May 2017.
Managed by the MNDNR EWR, Frauenkron Detention is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Minnesota. While the dam's spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, it has a maximum discharge capacity of 560 cubic feet per second. With a drainage area of 0.6 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 1.3 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, Frauenkron Detention remains an important asset for flood risk reduction efforts in the area.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
MONEY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
Root River Near Houston
|
472cfs |
South Fork Root River Near Houston
|
209cfs |
Mississippi River At Winona
|
13700cfs |
La Crosse River Near La Crosse
|
348cfs |
Root River Near Pilot Mound
|
303cfs |
Trempealeau River At Dodge
|
953cfs |