Pokegama Dam
Key Takeaway
Pokegama Dam is classified as significant hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1884 and is 142 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 55.8% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 120.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 660 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1884 (142 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00584 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USACE - St. Paul District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pokegama Dam?
Pokegama Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pokegama Dam?
Pokegama Dam is owned by USACE - St. Paul District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pokegama Dam built?
Pokegama Dam was completed in 1884, making it 142 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 Pokegama Dam?
Pokegama Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Navigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Water Supply, Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pokegama Dam?
Pokegama Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Pokegama Dam last inspected?
Pokegama Dam was last inspected on July 13, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.