Marlu Mill Pond
Marlu Mill Pond is an earth dam located in Pope County, Minnesota, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Marlu Mill Pond
The primary purpose of Marlu Mill Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Morton, John (private). It impounds the Chippewa River E Branch near Terrace.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 320 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,184 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 59 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. 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 10/04/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Nearest City | Terrace |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River E Branch |
| Coordinates | 45.60756, -95.28940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 995 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 59 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,790 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Morton, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00896 |
| Federal ID | MN00896 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |