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Peloquin F Impoundment, located in Little Fork Offstream, Minnesota, is a man-made structure designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Completed in 1973, this Earth dam stands at a height of 7 feet with a length of 260 feet, providing a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The impoundment covers a surface area of 6 acres and has a drainage area of 1.97 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 145 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Peloquin F Impoundment is identified as having a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 38 feet and outlet gates that are also uncontrolled. While it is not regulated by the state, the structure is owned and managed by the local government, emphasizing its importance in supporting fish and wildlife habitats in the region. With a risk management plan yet to be outlined, the impoundment serves as a vital resource for the environment and wildlife in the area, reflecting a harmonious balance between water resource management and ecological conservation efforts.
Year_Completed | 1973 |
Dam_Height | 7 |
River_Or_Stream | STONY BROOK |
Dam_Length | 260 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 6 |
Hydraulic_Height | 7 |
Drainage_Area | 1.97 |
Nid_Storage | 60 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 7 |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT FORT SNELLING STATE PARK | 6620cfs |
MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED WING | 19400cfs |
STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT | 172cfs |
CEDAR RIVER NEAR AUSTIN | 158cfs |
MINNESOTA RIVER NEAR JORDAN | 3920cfs |
CANNON RIVER AT WELCH | 613cfs |
VERMILLION RIVER NEAR EMPIRE | 49cfs |