Halverson Farm Pond

Minnesota River-TR· Yellow Medicine, Minnesota· Built 1973· Earth· 31 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Halverson Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 85% in MN)
Dam Length304 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge272 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
Year Modified2020
NID IDMN00846

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 29, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Halverson, Donald & Florence

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Halverson Farm Pond?

Halverson Farm 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 Halverson Farm Pond?

Halverson Farm Pond is owned by Halverson, Donald & Florence (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Halverson Farm Pond built?

Halverson Farm 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 Halverson Farm Pond?

Halverson Farm Pond serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Halverson Farm Pond?

Halverson Farm Pond has a dam height of 31 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 Halverson Farm Pond last inspected?

Halverson Farm Pond was last inspected on March 29, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.