Janesville Wildlife
Janesville Wildlife is an earth dam located in Waseca County, Minnesota, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Janesville Wildlife
The primary purpose of Janesville Wildlife 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 (state). It impounds the Le Sueur River-tr near Janesville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 215 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,432 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 49 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 06/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Waseca |
| Nearest City | Janesville |
| River/Stream | Le Sueur River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.12869, -93.72232 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,432 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,580 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 215 acres |
| Drainage Area | 49 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01034 |
| Federal ID | MN01034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |