Ledebuhr, also known as Ledebuhr Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Houston County, Minnesota.
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The dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Mound Prairie Creek. Completed in 2005, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 27.3 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet with a maximum storage of 92 acre-feet.
Managed by the MNDNR EWR, Ledebuhr Dam has a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and is inspected every 8 years. While the risk assessment for this dam is considered moderate, it plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. With its strategic location and efficient design, Ledebuhr Dam stands as a vital infrastructure contributing to water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Minnesota.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
293 |
Dam Height |
27.3 |
River Or Stream |
MOUND PRAIRIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
6.7 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
92 |
Structural Height |
25.3 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
South Fork Root River Near Houston
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209cfs |
Root River Near Houston
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472cfs |
La Crosse River Near La Crosse
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348cfs |
Mississippi River At Winona
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13700cfs |
Black River Near Galesville
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862cfs |
Upper Iowa River Near Dorchester
|
147cfs |
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Houston Nature Center Trailhead Campground
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Outback Ranch
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Cushon's Peak Campground
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Wet Bark Campground
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Camper Cabin
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Beaver Creek Valley Campground
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Mississippi River -- City Marina
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Black River - Skipper Bud's Marina
Mississippi River/Wigwam Slough - Goose Island Boat Ramp (North)
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Black River/Mississippi River -- Veterans Freedom Park Landing