Dams in Morrison County, Minnesota
10Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Morrison County, Minnesota
Morrison County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Morrison County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Blanchard at 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls | Significant | Satisfactory | 30 | Hydroelectric | 1914 |
| Blanchard | Low | Fair | 46 | Hydroelectric | 1925 |
| Stanchfield Lake | Low | Fair | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1956 |
| Cushing 4 | Low | Fair | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Little Elk Wma South Pool | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 2006 |
| Loberg Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1969 |
| Little Elk Wma Main Pool | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1981 |
| Pierz Lake | Low | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1955 | |
| Rice-skunk Lakes | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Kurtz Pond | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Other | 1971 |