Urness 10

Chippewa River-TR· Douglas, Minnesota· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Urness 10 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 30.9% in MN)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDMN01563

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 29, 2018
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 Urness 10?

Urness 10 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 Urness 10?

Urness 10 is owned by MNDNR-Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Urness 10?

Urness 10 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 Urness 10?

Urness 10 has a dam height of 10 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 Urness 10 last inspected?

Urness 10 was last inspected on August 29, 2018. 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.