Koochiching Wetland
Koochiching Wetland is an earth dam located in Koochiching County, Minnesota, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Koochiching Wetland
The primary purpose of Koochiching 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 private-owned. It impounds the Moose Brook-tr near Bigfork.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 04/11/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Koochiching |
| Nearest City | Bigfork |
| River/Stream | Moose Brook-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.86296, -94.20206 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01502 |
| Federal ID | MN01502 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |