Steen Wma
Steen Wma is an other dam located in Big Stone County, Minnesota, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Steen Wma
The primary purpose of Steen Wma 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 Minnesota River-tr near Big Stone Park.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 07/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Big Stone |
| Nearest City | Big Stone Park |
| River/Stream | Minnesota River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.41623, -96.47863 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 670 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 | 07/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00556 |
| Federal ID | MN00556 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |