Homer Twp 13 is a local government-owned dam located in Winona, Minnesota, along the Pickwick Creek, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
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This 27-foot high Earth core buttress dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 9.2 acres and drains an area of 11.6 square miles.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. The last inspection was conducted in May 2018, with a hazard potential rated as significant. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not currently available. Located in a critical area for flood risk mitigation, Homer Twp 13 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential disasters.
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
PICKWICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.2 |
Drainage Area |
11.6 |
Nid Storage |
124 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Mississippi River At Winona
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13700cfs |
Trempealeau River At Dodge
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953cfs |
Black River Near Galesville
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862cfs |
Root River Near Houston
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472cfs |
La Crosse River Near La Crosse
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348cfs |
South Fork Root River Near Houston
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209cfs |
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