Swenson Wetland
Swenson Wetland is an earth dam located in Grant County, Minnesota, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Swenson Wetland
The primary purpose of Swenson 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 Swenson, Scott (private). It impounds the Mustinka River-os near Wendell.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 183 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 152 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 10/05/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Wendell |
| River/Stream | Mustinka River-os |
| Coordinates | 45.99671, -96.01455 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 152 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Swenson, Scott |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01042 |
| Federal ID | MN01042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |