Moonan Marsh
Moonan Marsh is an earth dam located in Waseca County, Minnesota, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Moonan Marsh
The primary purpose of Moonan Marsh 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 County Of Waseca (local government). It impounds the Crane Creek near Clinton Falls.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 20 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 33 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 12/08/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Waseca |
| Nearest City | Clinton Falls |
| River/Stream | Crane Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.10918, -93.41831 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | County of Waseca |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00555 |
| Federal ID | MN00555 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |