Dishpan Wma Impoundment 2

Dishpan Wma Impoundment 2 is an earth dam located in Itasca County, Minnesota, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Dishpan Wma Impoundment 2

The primary purpose of Dishpan Wma Impoundment 2 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 (state). It impounds the Big Fork River - Tr near Dora Lake.

The dam stands 12 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2017.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
Nearest CityDora Lake
River/StreamBig Fork River - Tr
Coordinates47.77493, -94.10774

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage350 acre-ft
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge516 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerMNDNR-Fisheries
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/01/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00711
Federal IDMN00711
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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