Hesse F Pond

Minnesota River-TR· Carver, Minnesota· Built 1970· Earth· 11 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Hesse F Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 37.6% in MN)
Dam Length60 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDMN00312

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: December 10, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Hesse Farm Homeowners Association

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hesse F Pond?

Hesse F 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 Hesse F Pond?

Hesse F Pond is owned by Hesse Farm Homeowners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hesse F Pond built?

Hesse F Pond was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Hesse F Pond?

Hesse F 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 Hesse F Pond?

Hesse F Pond has a dam height of 11 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 Hesse F Pond last inspected?

Hesse F Pond was last inspected on December 10, 2015. 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.