Ecklund
Ecklund is an earth dam located in Aitkin County, Minnesota, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ecklund
The primary purpose of Ecklund 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-fisheries And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Ripple River - Os near Aitkin.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/02/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Aitkin |
| Nearest City | Aitkin |
| River/Stream | Ripple River - Os |
| Coordinates | 46.40505, -93.61997 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries and Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00135 |
| Federal ID | MN00135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |