Hoehne Bros. Pond
Key Takeaway
Hoehne Bros. 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 | 28 ft (taller than 78.9% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00435 |
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
Hoehne Bros
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hoehne Bros. Pond?
Hoehne Bros. 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 Hoehne Bros. Pond?
Hoehne Bros. Pond is owned by Hoehne Bros (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hoehne Bros. Pond built?
Hoehne Bros. 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 Hoehne Bros. Pond?
Hoehne Bros. 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 Hoehne Bros. Pond?
Hoehne Bros. Pond has a dam height of 28 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 Hoehne Bros. Pond last inspected?
Hoehne Bros. Pond was last inspected on April 5, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.