Roseau River Wma Pool 2
Roseau River Wma Pool 2 is an earth dam located in Roseau County, Minnesota, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Roseau River Wma Pool 2
The primary purpose of Roseau River Wma Pool 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 Roseau River-tr near Caribou.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 58,000 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 15,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Nearest City | Caribou |
| River/Stream | Roseau River-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.95199, -96.21847 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 58,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,200 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00822 |
| Federal ID | MN00822 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |