Morris T Baker Reserve
Morris T Baker Reserve is an earth dam located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Morris T Baker Reserve
The primary purpose of Morris T Baker Reserve 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 Three Rivers Park District (local government). It impounds the Spurzen Creek near Medina.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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 10/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Nearest City | Medina |
| River/Stream | Spurzen Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.01739, -93.62003 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Three Rivers Park District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01483 |
| Federal ID | MN01483 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |