South Branch Wild Rice Upper

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyBecker
Nearest CityOgema
River/StreamWild Rice River S Branch
Coordinates47.06482, -96.03780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length4,700 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,380 acre-ft
Max Storage13,380 acre-ft
Surface Area1,084 acres
Drainage Area43 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWD of Wild Rice
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/23/2012
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00912
Federal IDMN00912
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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