Wavrin Wetland
Wavrin Wetland is an earth dam located in Steele County, Minnesota, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wavrin Wetland
The primary purpose of Wavrin Wetland 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 Wavrin, Tom (private). It impounds the Medford Creek-tr near Clinton Falls.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 805 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 11/07/2018.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Steele |
| Nearest City | Clinton Falls |
| River/Stream | Medford Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.14781, -93.21716 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 805 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,513 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Wavrin, Tom |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01053 |
| Federal ID | MN01053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |