Canosia Wma 6
Canosia Wma 6 is an earth dam located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Canosia Wma 6
The primary purpose of Canosia Wma 6 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 Cloquet River-tr near Independence.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 600 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 08/01/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis |
| Nearest City | Independence |
| River/Stream | Cloquet River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.90635, -92.23035 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00903 |
| Federal ID | MN00903 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |