Little Pine Wma
Little Pine Wma is an earth dam located in Clearwater County, Minnesota, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Pine Wma
The primary purpose of Little Pine Wma 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 Lost River-tr near Gonvick.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 09/11/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clearwater |
| Nearest City | Gonvick |
| River/Stream | Lost River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.67125, -95.49941 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00268 |
| Federal ID | MN00268 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |