Moose-willow 1
Moose-willow 1 is an earth dam located in Aitkin County, Minnesota, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Moose-willow 1
The primary purpose of Moose-willow 1 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 Moose River near Aitkin.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 07/31/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Aitkin |
| Nearest City | Aitkin |
| River/Stream | Moose River |
| Coordinates | 46.94292, -93.52235 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00247 |
| Federal ID | MN00247 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |