Unimin Wetland Restoration
Unimin Wetland Restoration is an other dam located in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, built in 2014. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Unimin Wetland Restoration
The primary purpose of Unimin Wetland Restoration 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 Covia (private). It impounds the County Ditch near Kasota.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 400 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5,037 square miles. Completed in 2014, 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 11/03/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur |
| Nearest City | Kasota |
| River/Stream | County Ditch |
| Coordinates | 44.24673, -93.83487 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,037 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Covia |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01655 |
| Federal ID | MN01655 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |