Sterle Pool
Sterle Pool is an earth dam located in Carlton County, Minnesota, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sterle Pool
The primary purpose of Sterle Pool 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 Moose Horn River-tr near Barnum.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 06/26/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Nearest City | Barnum |
| River/Stream | Moose Horn River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.63573, -92.62229 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01540 |
| Federal ID | MN01540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |