Albers Pond
Key Takeaway
Albers Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 66.3% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2010 |
| NID ID | MN00472 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Albers, Henry
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Albers Pond?
Albers Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Albers Pond?
Albers Pond is owned by Albers, Henry (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Albers Pond built?
Albers Pond was completed in 1973, making it 53 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Albers Pond?
Albers Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Albers Pond?
Albers Pond has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Albers Pond last inspected?
Albers Pond was last inspected on March 29, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.