Nycklemoe
Nycklemoe is an earth dam located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nycklemoe
The primary purpose of Nycklemoe 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 Pomme De Terre River near Ashby.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 08/31/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Nearest City | Ashby |
| River/Stream | Pomme De Terre River |
| Coordinates | 46.10898, -95.70322 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 219 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01355 |
| Federal ID | MN01355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |