Ross 7
Ross 7 is an earth dam located in Roseau County, Minnesota, built in 2007. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ross 7
The primary purpose of Ross 7 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Wd Of Two Rivers (local government). It impounds the Two Rivers Middle Br-tr near Badger.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 09/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Nearest City | Badger |
| River/Stream | Two Rivers Middle Br-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.80736, -95.97759 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,470 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Two Rivers |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01429 |
| Federal ID | MN01429 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |