Little Elk Wma Main Pool dam
Little Elk Wma Main Pool
Little Elk WMA Main Pool, located in Morrison County, Minnesota, is a state-regulated fish and wildlife pond designed by Ducks Unlimited. The dam, primarily made of earth, stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 3273 feet, with a storage capacity of 1145 acre-feet and a surface area of 380 acres. Situated along the South Branch of the Little Elk River, this water resource serves as a vital habitat for local flora and fauna, contributing to the conservation efforts in the area.
With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Little Elk WMA Main Pool offers a safe environment for both wildlife and visitors. The dam is inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in August 2017, ensuring its structural integrity and functionality. The pond plays a crucial role in water management and conservation, providing a sustainable ecosystem for various species and serving as a recreational spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this water resource exemplifies the importance of preserving and maintaining our natural habitats. As climate change continues to impact our environment, initiatives like Little Elk WMA Main Pool serve as a beacon of hope for sustainable water resource management, showcasing the collaborative efforts between government agencies and conservation organizations to safeguard our precious ecosystems for future generations.
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 Little Elk Wma Main Pool -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Prairie River At Long Prairie | 174 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River Near Pillager | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Royalton | 5,070 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Brainerd | 3,260 cfs | → |
| Sauk River Near St. Cloud | 587 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At St. Cloud | 6,080 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Elk Wma Main Pool.
⚓ Boat launches
- Dogwood Road Morrison County
- Forest Road 12950, Morrison County
- Riverwood Drive Belle Prairie
- Great River Road 2199, Little Falls
- Le Bourget Park
- Little Falls
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lake Pepin Public Access
- Deparcq Woods Military - Camp Ripley
- Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Group Site
- Charles A Lindbergh State Park
- Charles Lindbergh State Park
- Cedar Lake Memorial Park Campground
🛶 Paddle runs
- Blanchard Dam To Ends One Mile Downstream From The Southern Village Boundary Of Rice
- The 25-Acre Island Just South Of Brainerd To Roscoe Island
- The Beaver Islands At St. Cloud To The Confluence Of The Clearwater River
- The Confluence Of The Clearwater River To The Northwestern Corporate Boundary Of Anoka
- The Discharge Of The Flood Diversion Channel To Riverton
Track Little Elk Wma Main Pool in the Snoflo app
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About Little Elk Wma Main Pool
Where does the data for Little Elk Wma Main Pool 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 Little Elk Wma Main Pool.