Ina Wildlife Development Project dam
Ina Wildlife Development Project
The Ina Wildlife Development Project, also known as the Knutson Structure, is a private-owned dam located in Ashby, Minnesota, along the Pomme de Terre River. Constructed in 1984 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 9 feet in height and spans 610 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 485 acre-feet. It serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 202 acres for wildlife development and habitat enhancement.
Managed by the MNDNR EWR, the Ina Wildlife Development Project is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk according to a risk assessment rating of 3. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway width of 100 feet allows for adequate water flow during high discharge events, mitigating any potential flooding risks downstream.
This wildlife development project not only serves as a recreational area but also contributes to environmental conservation efforts in the region. With its stone core and soil foundation, the Ina Wildlife Development Project stands as a testament to the balance between water resource management and wildlife preservation in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Ina Wildlife Development Project -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail River Bl Orwell D Nr Fergus Falls | 525 cfs | → |
| Otter Tail River Near Elizabeth | 341 cfs | → |
| Bois De Sioux River Near Doran | 150 cfs | → |
| Long Prairie River At Long Prairie | 169 cfs | → |
| Bois De Sioux River Near White Rock | 93 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Wahpeton | 729 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ina Wildlife Development Project.
Boat launches
- Douglas County
- Twin Lakes Road Southwest Douglas County
- Lake Shore Drive Battle Lake
- North Main Street 364, Underwood
- Lake Ida East Boat Ramp
- Sunset Strip Northwest 7415, Douglas County
Track Ina Wildlife Development Project in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Ina Wildlife Development Project
Where does the data for Ina Wildlife Development Project 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 Ina Wildlife Development Project.