Bennett Wma is an other dam located in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 70 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bennett Wma
The primary purpose of Bennett 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 (state). It impounds the Judicial Ditch 1.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 147 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 06/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood |
| River/Stream | Judicial Ditch 1 |
| Coordinates | 43.88838, -94.97409 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 147 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Mndnr |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01755 |
| Federal ID | MN01755 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |