Bejou Wma
Bejou Wma is an earth dam located in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bejou Wma
The primary purpose of Bejou 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 Marsh Creek-tr near Twin Valley.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 04/19/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mahnomen |
| Nearest City | Twin Valley |
| River/Stream | Marsh Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.43041, -96.01468 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01503 |
| Federal ID | MN01503 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |