Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond

Cottonwood River-TR· Lyon, Minnesota· Built 1975· Earth· 26 ft tall
Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond is classified as significant hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 74.2% in MN)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge95 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDMN00844

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 19, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Foley, Jerald & Katherine

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond?

Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond?

Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond is owned by Foley, Jerald & Katherine (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond built?

Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond?

Kass-Morgan Group Farm 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 Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond?

Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond has a dam height of 26 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 Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond last inspected?

Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond was last inspected on May 19, 2021. 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.