Wabana Lake
Wabana Lake is a gravity dam located in Itasca County, Minnesota, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wabana Lake
The primary purpose of Wabana Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Mndnr (state). It impounds the Clearwater River near Grand Rapids.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 81 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,186 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Nearest City | Grand Rapids |
| River/Stream | Clearwater River |
| Coordinates | 47.41040, -93.49244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 81 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,186 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,530 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00077 |
| Federal ID | MN00077 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |