Norland 36
Norland 36 is an earth dam located in Roseau County, Minnesota, built in 2011. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Norland 36
The primary purpose of Norland 36 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 Roseau River (local government). It impounds the Roseau River-tr near Roseau.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 20,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 124 square miles. Completed in 2011, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Nearest City | Roseau |
| River/Stream | Roseau River-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.89140, -95.63703 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 20,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 124 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WD of Roseau River |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01565 |
| Federal ID | MN01565 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |