Little Pine Wma

Lost River-TR· Clearwater, Minnesota· Built 1987· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Little Pine Wma is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 16.2% in MN)
Dam Length160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge400 cfs
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
Year Modified2018
NID IDMN00268

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: September 11, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

MNDNR-Wildlife

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Little Pine Wma?

Little Pine 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 Little Pine Wma?

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

When was Little Pine Wma built?

Little Pine Wma was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Little Pine Wma?

Little Pine 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 Little Pine Wma?

Little Pine Wma has a dam height of 8 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 Little Pine Wma last inspected?

Little Pine Wma was last inspected on September 11, 2019. 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.