Belle Creek S-2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Goodhue, Minnesota, Belle Creek S-2 is a concrete dam built in 1980 by NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Belle Creek-TR river system.


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Summary

Standing at 18 feet high and spanning 530 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 47 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 due to its critical role in managing water flow during periods of high discharge.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Belle Creek S-2 is equipped with state-mandated inspection, enforcement, and permitting protocols to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. While it has not been rated for its condition assessment, the dam remains a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region. With Angie Craig as the representative of the area, Belle Creek S-2 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential water-related disasters and underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate variability.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

530

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

BELLE CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

1

Drainage Area

47

Nid Storage

51

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.