Headquarters
Headquarters is a dam located in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Headquarters
The primary purpose of Headquarters 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 Groundhouse River W Fork near Ogilvie.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 174 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 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 06/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mille Lacs |
| Nearest City | Ogilvie |
| River/Stream | Groundhouse River W Fork |
| Coordinates | 45.96512, -93.58467 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 174 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01802 |
| Federal ID | MN01802 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |