Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond
Key Takeaway
Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 45.7% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00498 |
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
County of Kandiyohi
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond?
Elkhorn Lake Rearing 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 Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond?
Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond is owned by County of Kandiyohi (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond built?
Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond?
Elkhorn Lake Rearing 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 Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond?
Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond has a dam height of 13 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 Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond last inspected?
Elkhorn Lake Rearing Pond was last inspected on July 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.