Urness 10
Urness 10 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Urness 10
The primary purpose of Urness 10 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 Chippewa River-tr near Hoffman.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 08/29/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Hoffman |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.91601, -95.69341 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01563 |
| Federal ID | MN01563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |