Goose Lake-Pembina Wma

Little Black River· Red Lake, Minnesota· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Goose Lake-Pembina Wma is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 25.1% in MN)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage10.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage7.5K acre-ft
Surface Area2,617 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
NID IDMN01416

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 10, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

MNDNR-Fisheries and Wildlife

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Goose Lake-Pembina Wma?

Goose Lake-Pembina 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 Goose Lake-Pembina Wma?

Goose Lake-Pembina Wma is owned by MNDNR-Fisheries and Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Goose Lake-Pembina Wma?

Goose Lake-Pembina 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 Goose Lake-Pembina Wma?

Goose Lake-Pembina Wma has a dam height of 9 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 Goose Lake-Pembina Wma last inspected?

Goose Lake-Pembina Wma was last inspected on August 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.