Staples Wma
Staples Wma is an earth dam located in Todd County, Minnesota, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Staples Wma
The primary purpose of Staples 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 Stony Brook-tr near Philbrook.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 17,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 670 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 10/19/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd |
| Nearest City | Philbrook |
| River/Stream | Stony Brook-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.28230, -94.79850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 17,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 670 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 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 | 10/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00816 |
| Federal ID | MN00816 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |