Kunkel Wma
Kunkel Wma is an earth dam located in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kunkel Wma
The primary purpose of Kunkel 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 Battle Brook near Big Lake.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mille Lacs |
| Nearest City | Big Lake |
| River/Stream | Battle Brook |
| Coordinates | 45.56920, -93.66761 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01499 |
| Federal ID | MN01499 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |