Buhl Detention

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest CityCherry
River/StreamMcQuade Creek
Coordinates47.46539, -92.75579

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length425 ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerMNDNR-Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection11/06/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00133
Federal IDMN00133
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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