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Cranberry WMA North Pool, also known as Cranberry WMA Lower Pool, is a state-owned water resource located in Isanti, Minnesota. Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site is part of the Stanchfield Creek watershed and was completed in 1992. The dam at this location is of the buttress type, with a height of 11 feet and a length of 1000 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 113 acre-feet.
With a surface area of 22 acres and a drainage area of 4 square miles, Cranberry WMA North Pool serves as a vital habitat for wildlife and contributes to the overall ecosystem health in the region. It is designed with a controlled spillway and has a low hazard potential, with a risk assessment rating of very high. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, regular inspections are conducted, with the last inspection taking place in August 2019.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate in the area can appreciate the importance of Cranberry WMA North Pool as a regulated and permitted water infrastructure that plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in Minnesota. Its location within the Stanchfield Creek watershed and its significant storage capacity make it a key component of the region's water resource infrastructure, contributing to flood control, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities for visitors.
Year_Completed | 1992 |
Dam_Height | 11 |
River_Or_Stream | STANCHFIELD CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1000 |
Surface_Area | 22 |
Drainage_Area | 4 |
Nid_Storage | 113 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 11 |
HIGH ISLAND CREEK NEAR HENDERSON | 251cfs |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT MANKATO | 2930cfs |
CEDAR RIVER NEAR AUSTIN | 158cfs |
CANNON RIVER AT WELCH | 613cfs |
MINNESOTA RIVER NEAR JORDAN | 3920cfs |
VERMILLION RIVER NEAR EMPIRE | 49cfs |
STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT | 172cfs |