Big Birch Lake

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyTodd
Nearest CityMelrose
River/StreamAdley Creek
Coordinates45.78248, -94.77735

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length16 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage81,434 acre-ft
Max Storage81,434 acre-ft
Normal Storage75,005 acre-ft
Surface Area2,112 acres
Drainage Area22 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerTownship of Birchdale
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/05/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00001
Federal IDMN00001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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