Sawyer Pool
Sawyer Pool is an earth dam located in Carlton County, Minnesota, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sawyer Pool
The primary purpose of Sawyer 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 Bob Lake-tr near Atkinson.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 08/17/2016.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Nearest City | Atkinson |
| River/Stream | Bob Lake-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.64575, -92.62898 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00385 |
| Federal ID | MN00385 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |