Browns Valley Diversion Dam

Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyRoberts
River/StreamLittle Minnesota River
Coordinates45.58743, -96.84915

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage537 acre-ft
Max Storage537 acre-ft
Drainage Area444 sq mi
Max Discharge16,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUpper Minnesota River Watershed District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02691
Federal IDSD02691
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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