Giese Wetland
Giese Wetland is an earth dam located in Grant County, Minnesota, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Giese Wetland
The primary purpose of Giese Wetland 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 Giese, Wally (private). It impounds the Fivemile Creek-tr near Donnelly.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 08/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Donnelly |
| River/Stream | Fivemile Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.78034, -96.03764 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 149 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Giese, Wally |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01021 |
| Federal ID | MN01021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |