Kaylor F Pond

May Lake Creek-TR· Cass, Minnesota· Built 1973· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Kaylor F 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 15 ft (taller than 50.4% in MN)
Dam Length360 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage148 acre-ft
Normal Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge450 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDMN00388

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: July 31, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Kaylor

Private

Nearby Dams

Crow Wing 8th Lake

Hubbard, MN

Low Hazard 8 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kaylor F Pond?

Kaylor 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 Kaylor F Pond?

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

When was Kaylor F Pond built?

Kaylor F 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 Kaylor F Pond?

Kaylor F 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 Kaylor F Pond?

Kaylor F Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Kaylor F Pond last inspected?

Kaylor F Pond was last inspected on July 31, 2018. 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.