Clearwater
Clearwater is a gravity dam located in Clearwater County, Minnesota, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clearwater
Clearwater is a dam in Clearwater, Minnesota. The dam is owned by Mndnr-fisheries (state). It impounds the Clearwater River near Roland.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 886 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38,963 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 171 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/11/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clearwater |
| Nearest City | Roland |
| River/Stream | Clearwater River |
| Coordinates | 47.73516, -95.20665 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38,963 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38,963 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31,170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 886 acres |
| Drainage Area | 171 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00232 |
| Federal ID | MN00232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |