Nora 33

Chippewa River-TR· Pope, Minnesota· Built 1967· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Nora 33 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 37.6% in MN)
Dam Length220 ft
Max Storage440 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDMN01718

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 8, 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 Nora 33?

Nora 33 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 Nora 33?

Nora 33 is owned by MNDNR-Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nora 33 built?

Nora 33 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Nora 33?

Nora 33 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 Nora 33?

Nora 33 has a dam height of 11 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 Nora 33 last inspected?

Nora 33 was last inspected on August 8, 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.