Nora Wma
Nora Wma is an earth dam located in Pope County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nora Wma
The primary purpose of Nora 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 Chippewa River near Cyrus.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 08/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Nearest City | Cyrus |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River |
| Coordinates | 45.68023, -95.69311 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01557 |
| Federal ID | MN01557 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |