Morph Wma

Island Lake Creek-TR· Itasca, Minnesota· Built 1982· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Morph Wma is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 41.3% in MN)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage732 acre-ft
Normal Storage732 acre-ft
Surface Area183 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
Year Modified2014
NID IDMN01486

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: July 31, 2017
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 Morph Wma?

Morph 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 Morph Wma?

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

When was Morph Wma built?

Morph Wma was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Morph Wma?

Morph 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 Morph Wma?

Morph Wma has a dam height of 12 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 Morph Wma last inspected?

Morph Wma was last inspected on July 31, 2017. 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.