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Winnebago Twp 35b, also known as Staggemeyer, is a privately-owned dam situated in Houston County, Minnesota, along the Winnebago Creek-TR. Completed in 2012, this earth dam stands at a height of 22.5 feet and spans a length of 405 feet, with a storage capacity of 48.3 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this structure is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Winnebago Twp 35b has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition. Regular inspections are conducted every 8 years to ensure the dam's continued functionality and safety. Though the risk assessment for this dam is moderate, appropriate risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential dangers.
Located in the vicinity of the Mississippi River, Winnebago Twp 35b plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from flooding events. With its modern design and regulatory framework in place, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year_Completed | 2012 |
Dam_Height | 22.5 |
River_Or_Stream | WINNEBAGO CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 405 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Drainage_Area | 2.2 |
Nid_Storage | 48.3 |
Structural_Height | 25.5 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 26 |
CURRENT RIVER ABOVE AKERS | 280cfs |
BLACK RIVER NEAR ANNAPOLIS | 314cfs |
MAMMOTH SPRING AT MAMMOTH SPRING | 428cfs |
GASCONADE RIVER AT JEROME | 1600cfs |
LITTLE PINEY CREEK AT NEWBURG | 114cfs |
LOGAN CREEK AT ELLINGTON | 20cfs |
CURRENT RIVER AT VAN BUREN | 1480cfs |