Nyroca Flats Wma
Nyroca Flats Wma is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 2014. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nyroca Flats Wma
The primary purpose of Nyroca Flats 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 Redwood River-tr near Russell.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Russell |
| River/Stream | Redwood River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.23723, -96.01883 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01659 |
| Federal ID | MN01659 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |