Goose Lake-Pembina Wma dam
Goose Lake-Pembina Wma
Goose Lake-Pembina Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Dorothy, Minnesota, is a State-owned site managed by MNDNR EWR, with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The WMA is located along the Little Black River in Red Lake County, Minnesota. The dam at the site is an Earth type, standing at a height of 9 feet with a storage capacity of 10,000 acre-feet. The WMA covers a surface area of 2,617 acres and has a drainage area of 18.5 square miles.
The dam at Goose Lake-Pembina WMA has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in August 2014, with a satisfactory condition assessment at that time. The WMA's normal storage capacity is 7,500 acre-feet, providing valuable water resources for the surrounding wildlife and ecosystem. The site is a haven for waterfowl and other wildlife, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and outdoor enthusiasts interested in climate and water resource conservation.
Visitors to Goose Lake-Pembina WMA can enjoy the serene surroundings and diverse wildlife while also learning about the importance of maintaining healthy water resources in a changing climate. The WMA's location along the Little Black River adds to its ecological significance, providing a vital habitat for various species. With its state-regulated status and commitment to fish and wildlife conservation, Goose Lake-Pembina WMA stands as a key example of sustainable water management practices 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 Goose Lake-Pembina Wma -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater River At Red Lake Falls | 229 cfs | → |
| Cyr Creek Near Marcoux Corners | 42 cfs | → |
| Red Lake River At Crookston | 704 cfs | → |
| Clearwater River At Plummer | 98 cfs | → |
| Judicial Ditch 64 Near Mentor | 43 cfs | → |
| Red Lake River At Fisher | 750 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Goose Lake-Pembina Wma.
Boat launches
- Red Lake Falls
- Red Lake County
- Bridge Street Crookston
- Us Highway 75 Polk County
- 8th Street East 952, Thief River Falls
- Central Avenue 476, Plummer
Track Goose Lake-Pembina Wma 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 Goose Lake-Pembina Wma
Where does the data for Goose Lake-Pembina 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Goose Lake-Pembina Wma.