Canosia Wma
Key Takeaway
Canosia Wma is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 48.1% in MN) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00902 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MNDNR-Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Canosia Wma?
Canosia Wma is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Canosia Wma?
Canosia Wma is owned by MNDNR-Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Canosia Wma built?
Canosia Wma was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Canosia Wma?
Canosia Wma serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Canosia Wma?
Canosia Wma has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Canosia Wma last inspected?
Canosia Wma was last inspected on August 1, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.