Wilmont Twp 8 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Wilmont Township 8, located in Nobles County, Minnesota, is a rockfill dam primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
This privately owned structure stands at a height of 22.9 feet, with a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. The dam, completed in an unlisted year, spans 460 feet in length and covers a surface area of 6 acres.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of April 2019, Wilmont Twp 8 is equipped with emergency action plans and regular inspection schedules to ensure public safety. Situated along the Champepadan Creek-TR, this dam contributes to water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Represented by Congressman Jim Hagedorn, Wilmont Twp 8 serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community in Luverne, offering essential water storage and management capabilities. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential emergencies and supporting agricultural and ecological activities in the region.
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
22.9 |
River Or Stream |
CHAMPEPADAN CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
52 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Wilmont Twp 8