Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2
Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2 is an earth dam located in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2
The primary purpose of Mn River Pool 7 Dikes 1 & 2 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 Usfws (federal). It impounds the Minnesota River near Udessa.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 415 acres, and has a storage capacity of 1,107 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, 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.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lac qui Parle |
| Nearest City | Udessa |
| River/Stream | Minnesota River |
| Coordinates | 45.25725, -96.36951 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 415 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USFWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01426 |
| Federal ID | MN01426 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |