Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment
Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment is an earth dam located in Polk County, Minnesota, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment
The primary purpose of Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment 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 Flaat, Odney (private). It impounds the Red Lake River-tr near Fisher.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2016.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Fisher |
| River/Stream | Red Lake River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.64892, -96.40755 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Flaat, Odney |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00960 |
| Federal ID | MN00960 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |