Jewett Wma 1
Jewett Wma 1 is a rockfill dam located in Aitkin County, Minnesota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jewett Wma 1
The primary purpose of Jewett Wma 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-fisheries And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Dam Brook near Kimberly.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Aitkin |
| Nearest City | Kimberly |
| River/Stream | Dam Brook |
| Coordinates | 46.40045, -93.38964 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries and Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00709 |
| Federal ID | MN00709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |