Benz Wetland Restoration dam
Benz Wetland Restoration
Benz Wetland Restoration in Faribault, Minnesota, is a private restoration project designed by ISG Eng with a focus on wetland preservation and enhancement. The project is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and has received state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The wetland restoration project covers an area with a drainage area of 1.7 acres and includes a dam with a height of 10 feet, providing storage capacity of 250 acre-feet.
The wetland restoration at Benz aims to improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitat, and increase flood control capabilities in the region. With a low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of "Not Rated," the project is set to benefit the local ecosystem while mitigating potential risks. Although details on the completion year and specific purposes of the restoration are not provided, the project's location and design suggest a commitment to sustainable water resource management in the area.
As a part of the larger effort to protect and restore wetlands in Minnesota, Benz Wetland Restoration serves as a valuable example of private sector involvement in conservation initiatives. With its state-regulated status and adherence to inspection and enforcement protocols, the project showcases a comprehensive approach to wetland management that prioritizes environmental stewardship and community resilience. The restoration's potential to positively impact the surrounding ecosystem and contribute to long-term water resource sustainability makes it a noteworthy endeavor for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Benz Wetland Restoration -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Watonwan River Near Garden City | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Blue Earth River Near Rapidan | 3,920 cfs | → |
| Le Sueur River Near Rapidan | 3,650 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Jackson | 522 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Mankato | 11,300 cfs | → |
| Little Cottonwood River Near Courtland | 103 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Benz Wetland Restoration.
Boat launches
- 400th Avenue 23339, Faribault County
- Impulse Road 10041, Blue Earth County
- 571st Lane Blue Earth County
- Inshore Road 11383, Blue Earth County
- 345th Street Winnebago County
Track Benz Wetland Restoration in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Benz Wetland Restoration
Where does the data for Benz Wetland Restoration come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Benz Wetland Restoration.