Ogemash
Key Takeaway
Ogemash is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 16.2% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00619 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
USFWS
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
Flat Lake
Becker, MN
Low Hazard 6 ftDry Lake
Becker, MN
Low Hazard 8 ftBalsam Lake
Becker, MN
Low Hazard 9 ftChippewa
Becker, MN
Low Hazard 12 ftRound Lake
Becker, MN
Low Hazard 10 ftMany Point Lake
Becker, MN
Low Hazard 9 ftLittle Bemidji Lake
Becker, MN
Low Hazard 9 ftSouth Tamarack Lake
Becker, MN
Low Hazard 10 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Ogemash?
Ogemash 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 Ogemash?
Ogemash is owned by USFWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ogemash built?
Ogemash was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Ogemash?
Ogemash 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 Ogemash?
Ogemash 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.