East Park Wma Pond
East Park Wma Pond is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Minnesota, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About East Park Wma Pond
The primary purpose of East Park Wma Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mndnr (state). It impounds the Judicial Ditch 19 near Strandquist.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1,720 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 70 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/15/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Strandquist |
| River/Stream | Judicial Ditch 19 |
| Coordinates | 48.49304, -96.34829 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,720 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00368 |
| Federal ID | MN00368 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |