Nereson Wma
Nereson Wma is an earth dam located in Roseau County, Minnesota, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nereson Wma
The primary purpose of Nereson Wma 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 Two Rivers South Branch near Pelan.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 20,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 600 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 10/15/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Nearest City | Pelan |
| River/Stream | Two Rivers South Branch |
| Coordinates | 48.65735, -95.95050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 20,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 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 | 10/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00937 |
| Federal ID | MN00937 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |