Herlein-boote Wma

Herlein-boote Wma is an earth dam located in Nobles County, Minnesota, built in 2014. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Herlein-boote Wma

The primary purpose of Herlein-boote 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 Little Rock River-tr near Sibley, Iowa.

The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 160 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 2014, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2024.

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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyNobles
Nearest CitySibley, Iowa
River/StreamLittle Rock River-tr
Coordinates43.65306, -95.70595

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,300 acre-ft
Max Storage2,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage442 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerMNDNR-Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection08/01/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN01658
Federal IDMN01658
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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