Basin 61-307w
Basin 61-307w is an earth dam located in Pope County, Minnesota, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Basin 61-307w
The primary purpose of Basin 61-307w 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 And Landowner (private). It impounds the Chippewa River-tr near Terrace.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 08/30/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Nearest City | Terrace |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.51511, -95.28203 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USFWS and landowner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01394 |
| Federal ID | MN01394 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |