Reservation Highway Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Reservation Highway Dam, located in Wheaton, Minnesota, along the Bois de Sioux River, is a Federal-owned concrete dam completed in 1940 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at 16 feet high with a hydraulic height of 14 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 177,500 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, water supply, and fish and wildlife habitat. With a controlled spillway and outlet gates for water management, the dam is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 5,600 cubic feet per second.

Despite being categorized as low hazard potential, the US Army Corps of Engineers actively manages the dam's flood risk through regular inspections, emergency action plans, and collaboration with local emergency managers. The risk management measures include monitoring dam conditions, prioritizing risk-reducing activities, and engaging with the community to raise awareness and preparedness for potential emergencies. By staying proactive in maintenance and repairs, the USACE ensures the dam's structural integrity and functionality in mitigating flood risks. Additional detailed information specific to Reservation Highway Dam will be provided in the future to enhance risk management strategies and community safety.

Year Completed

1940

Dam Length

11295

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

BOIS DE SIOUX RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

10925

Hydraulic Height

14

Drainage Area

899

Nid Storage

177500

Structural Height

16

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled - 1, Slide (sluice gate) - 2

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

16
       
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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.