Chippewa Diversion Dam - Watson Sag Weir
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chippewa |
| Nearest City | MONTEVIDEO |
| River/Stream | CHIPPEWA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 45.02201, -95.79139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,050 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - St. Paul District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |