Buffalo-Red Project No. 13 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
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Summary
13 is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Barnesville, Minnesota, along Hay Creek. This project, completed in 1989, serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a storage capacity of 3000 acre-feet and a surface area of 370 acres. The dam, primarily constructed of earth with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 15 feet and plays a crucial role in maintaining a normal storage level of 1850 acre-feet for conservation purposes.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this project has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in July 2015. Positioned within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo-Red Project No. 13 is a significant component of the region's water resource management infrastructure, providing essential support for fish and wildlife habitats in the area. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this project exemplifies the intersection of environmental conservation and water resource management, making it a noteworthy site for climate and water resource enthusiasts to explore and study.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
HAY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
370 |
Drainage Area |
41 |
Nid Storage |
3000 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Buffalo-Red Project No. 13