Pool No. 21

Pool No. 21 is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Minnesota, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Pool No. 21

The primary purpose of Pool No. 21 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 Usfws (federal). It impounds the Mud River near Thief River Falls.

The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,370 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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.

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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyMarshall
Nearest CityThief River Falls
River/StreamMud River
Coordinates48.36986, -95.88831

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,370 acre-ft
Max Storage5,370 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,100 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,400 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUSFWS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00625
Federal IDMN00625
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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