Nora 33
Nora 33 is a dam located in Pope County, Minnesota, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nora 33
The primary purpose of Nora 33 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 Cyrus.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 08/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Nearest City | Cyrus |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.67478, -95.70106 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01718 |
| Federal ID | MN01718 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |