Runestone Park Wetland
Runestone Park Wetland is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Minnesota, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Runestone Park Wetland
The primary purpose of Runestone Park 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 Usfws (local government). It impounds the Chippewa River-os near Kensington.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 187 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 10/04/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Kensington |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River-os |
| Coordinates | 45.80900, -95.66300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USFWS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01388 |
| Federal ID | MN01388 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |