Holland Lake Impoundment in Itasca, Minnesota is a federally owned earth dam completed in 1977 with a height of 13 feet and a length of 350 feet.
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The impoundment has a storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 600 acre-feet and a surface area of 164 acres. It is located on Fletcher Creek within the St. Paul District and is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated." The last inspection was conducted in July 2008, with an inspection frequency of every 8 years. While there are no associated locks or spillways, the dam is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 120 cubic feet per second. The impoundment's risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps have not been updated or assessed.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Holland Lake Impoundment offers a unique opportunity to study a relatively small but important structure within the Minnesota landscape. Its low hazard potential and state jurisdiction make it a valuable case study for understanding the management and regulation of water resources in the region. Further research and monitoring of the impoundment's condition and risk assessment measures could provide valuable insights into sustainable water resource management practices in the area.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
FLETCHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
164 |
Drainage Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
800 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Big Fork River At Big Falls
|
169cfs |
Prairie River Near Taconite
|
63cfs |
Mississippi River At Grand Rapids
|
639cfs |
Mississippi River Near Bemidji
|
169cfs |
Little Fork River At Littlefork
|
160cfs |