Bednar dam
Bednar
Bednar is a state-owned earth dam located in Warroad, Minnesota, specifically in the Roseau County. Built in 1982, the dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a primary purpose of providing habitat for aquatic life. It has a height of 7 feet, a length of 200 feet, and a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, making it an important water resource for the region.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bednar is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is classified as having a very high risk due to its location and potential impact in case of a breach. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support the maintenance of Bednar to protect the surrounding environment and communities.
With its controlled spillway and historical significance as a wildlife habitat, Bednar offers a unique opportunity for conservation efforts and sustainable water management practices. Collaborative measures between state agencies, local stakeholders, and environmental organizations can help preserve the ecological balance of the WARROAD RIVER WEST BRANCH and ensure the long-term viability of this important water resource in Minnesota.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bednar -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Roseau River Below South Fork Near Malung | 44 cfs | → |
| Rapid River Near Baudette | 309 cfs | → |
| Sprague Creek Near Sprague | 132 cfs | → |
| Roseau River At Ross | 359 cfs | → |
| Red Lake River Near Red Lake | 208 cfs | → |
| Red Lake River At High Landing Nr Goodridge | 300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bednar.
Boat launches
- 645th Avenue Lake Of The Woods County
- Mackenzie Street Northeast Warroad
- Lake Of The Woods County
- 1st Street Northeast Baudette
- River Park Street Baudette
- 7th Avenue Southeast Roseau County
Campgrounds
- Williams City Park
- Williams City Park Campground
- Faunce - Beltrami Island Sf
- Beltrami Island Sf - Bemis Hill
- Warroad City Campground
- Zippel Bay State Park
Fishing spots
- Walleye Retreat
- Sweet's Fishing With Steve Sweet
- Bearpawguides On Upper Red Lake
- Bass (South Island) Lake
More reservoirs
Track Bednar in the Snoflo app
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About Bednar
Where does the data for Bednar come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bednar.