Northfield

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyRice
Nearest CityNorthfield
River/StreamCannon River
Coordinates44.45636, -93.16148

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length165 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area934 sq mi
Max Discharge7,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPost Consumer Brands
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00965
Federal IDMN00965
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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