Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment

Red Lake River-TR· Polk, Minnesota· Built 1982· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 45.7% in MN)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage205 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDMN00960

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 25, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Flaat, Odney

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment?

Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment 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 Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment?

Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment is owned by Flaat, Odney (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment built?

Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment 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 Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment?

Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment?

Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment has a dam height of 13 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 Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment last inspected?

Odney Flaat Wildlife Impoundment was last inspected on August 25, 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.