Morph Wma
Morph Wma is an earth dam located in Itasca County, Minnesota, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Morph Wma
The primary purpose of Morph Wma 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 Island Lake Creek-tr near Bena.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 183 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 732 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 07/31/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Nearest City | Bena |
| River/Stream | Island Lake Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.54845, -94.35548 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 732 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 732 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 732 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 183 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01486 |
| Federal ID | MN01486 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |