Roseau River Wma Pool 3

Roseau River-TR· Roseau, Minnesota· Built 1950· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Roseau River Wma Pool 3 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 45.7% in MN)
Dam Length40,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage13.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage7.4K acre-ft
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge1,500 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDMN00823

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: October 21, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

MNDNR-Fisheries

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roseau River Wma Pool 3?

Roseau River Wma Pool 3 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 Roseau River Wma Pool 3?

Roseau River Wma Pool 3 is owned by MNDNR-Fisheries (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Roseau River Wma Pool 3 built?

Roseau River Wma Pool 3 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Roseau River Wma Pool 3?

Roseau River Wma Pool 3 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 Roseau River Wma Pool 3?

Roseau River Wma Pool 3 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 Roseau River Wma Pool 3 last inspected?

Roseau River Wma Pool 3 was last inspected on October 21, 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.