Roseau
Roseau is a dam located in Roseau County, Minnesota, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Roseau
The primary purpose of Roseau is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Roseau (local government).
The dam stands 9 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 474 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Roseau |
| Nearest City | Roseau |
| Coordinates | 48.85146, -95.76164 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 474 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Roseau |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01662 |
| Federal ID | MN01662 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |