Farney Creek Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Farney Creek Dam, located in Washington County, Minnesota, was completed in 1981 by the NRCS with a primary purpose that remains unspecified.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, providing essential water resource management for the surrounding area. The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, and it is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Despite being deemed as low hazard potential, the condition of Farney Creek Dam has not been rated, and it undergoes inspections every eight years. It is noted that the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment details are currently unavailable. With its critical role in water resource management and flood control, Farney Creek Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community and demonstrates the importance of sustainable water resource practices in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Height

30

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

1.45

Nid Storage

170

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.