Bednar
Bednar is an earth dam located in Roseau County, Minnesota, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bednar
The primary purpose of Bednar 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-wildlife (state). It impounds the Warroad River West Branch near Warroad.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 10/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Nearest City | Warroad |
| River/Stream | Warroad River West Branch |
| Coordinates | 48.72421, -95.14141 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00925 |
| Federal ID | MN00925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |