Canosia Wma dam
Canosia Wma
Canosia Wma, located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, is a state-regulated water management area situated along the Cloquet River-TR. The dam, completed in 1978, serves as an Earth-type structure with a height of 14 feet and a storage capacity of 3500 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam poses no immediate threat to the surrounding area.
The primary purpose of Canosia Wma is listed as "Other," with a focus on water resource management and conservation efforts. The dam's controlled spillway type and very high risk assessment rating indicate the importance of effective risk management measures in place. Despite being last inspected in 2013, the dam's regular inspection frequency of 8 years ensures ongoing monitoring of its structural integrity and functionality.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Canosia Wma will find a unique blend of environmental stewardship and flood control in this state-regulated area. With its Earth-type dam and expansive storage capacity, Canosia Wma plays a crucial role in managing water flow along the Cloquet River-TR. The dam's location in a high-risk area underscores the need for continuous monitoring and risk management to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of natural habitats.
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 Canosia Wma -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis River At Scanlon | 2,770 cfs | → |
| Nemadji River Near South Superior | 508 cfs | → |
| Knife River Near Two Harbors | 121 cfs | → |
| Bois Brule River At Brule | 167 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Canosia Wma.
Boat launches
- Midway Road Saint Louis County
- Rice Lake Public Boat Access
- Boulder Dam Road Saint Louis County
- Rices Point Landing
- Saint Louis River -- Arrowhead Fishing Pier Access
- Billings Park Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Bald Eagle Camp Site
- White Pines Camp Stie
- Lone Tree
- Heron Pond
- Sucker River Campsite
- Spafford City Park Campground
Paddle runs
- Upper Saint Louis
- Carlton County State Aid Highway #12 Bridge To The Site Of Old Sandstone Hydroelectric Dam
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Track Canosia Wma in the Snoflo app
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About Canosia Wma
Where does the data for Canosia Wma 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
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