Dams in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
7Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Mille Lacs County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Mille Lacs County is 54 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Dewitt Pool at 12 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt Pool | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1957 |
| Ernst Pool | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1958 |
| Korsness Pool | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1959 |
| Ogechie Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | 1952 | |
| Headquarters | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Mille Lacs | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 2015 |
| Kunkel Wma | Low | Poor | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1991 |