Dewitt Pool
Dewitt Pool is an earth dam located in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dewitt Pool
The primary purpose of Dewitt Pool 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-wildlife (state). It impounds the Little Ann River near Ogilvie.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 06/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mille Lacs |
| Nearest City | Ogilvie |
| River/Stream | Little Ann River |
| Coordinates | 45.99212, -93.44705 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00251 |
| Federal ID | MN00251 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |