Hjermstad Slough Wma
Hjermstad Slough Wma is an other dam located in Murray County, Minnesota, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hjermstad Slough Wma
The primary purpose of Hjermstad Slough Wma 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-wildlife (state). It impounds the County Ditch 48 near Balaton.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 73 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 05/02/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Murray |
| Nearest City | Balaton |
| River/Stream | County Ditch 48 |
| Coordinates | 44.17115, -95.96834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01438 |
| Federal ID | MN01438 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |