Lost Marsh Wma

Little Cobb River-TR· Blue Earth, Minnesota· Built 1990· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Lost Marsh Wma is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 8.5% in MN)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage950 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge700 cfs
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDMN00659

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: June 15, 2016
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 Lost Marsh Wma?

Lost Marsh 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 Lost Marsh Wma?

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

When was Lost Marsh Wma built?

Lost Marsh Wma was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Lost Marsh Wma?

Lost Marsh 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 Lost Marsh Wma?

Lost Marsh Wma has a dam height of 7 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 Lost Marsh Wma last inspected?

Lost Marsh Wma was last inspected on June 15, 2016. 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.