Ernst Pool
Ernst Pool is an earth dam located in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ernst Pool
The primary purpose of Ernst 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 Knife River-tr near Mora.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 | Mora |
| River/Stream | Knife River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.05980, -93.49996 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190 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 | MN00563 |
| Federal ID | MN00563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |