Finseth Pond
Key Takeaway
Finseth 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 | 24 ft (taller than 70.7% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 256 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 173 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00320 |
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
Finseth, Vernon
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Finseth Pond?
Finseth 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 Finseth Pond?
Finseth Pond is owned by Finseth, Vernon (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Finseth Pond built?
Finseth 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 Finseth Pond?
Finseth 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 Finseth Pond?
Finseth Pond has a dam height of 24 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 Finseth Pond last inspected?
Finseth Pond was last inspected on June 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.