Little Wolf
Little Wolf is an earth dam located in Itasca County, Minnesota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Wolf
The primary purpose of Little Wolf 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Tr - Mississippi River.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 09/26/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr - Mississippi River |
| Coordinates | 47.47071, -93.48203 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00710 |
| Federal ID | MN00710 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |