Chippewa Diversion Dam - Watson Sag Weir

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyChippewa
Nearest CityMONTEVIDEO
River/StreamCHIPPEWA RIVER
Coordinates45.02201, -95.79139

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area2,050 sq mi
Max Discharge6,200 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - St. Paul District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/02/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00578
Federal IDMN00578S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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