Kominek Pond

Little Elk River South Br· Todd, Minnesota· Built 1971· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Kominek Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 30.9% in MN)
Dam Length740 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge225 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
Year Modified2007
NID IDMN00264

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: August 10, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

MNDNR-Wildlife

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kominek Pond?

Kominek 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 Kominek Pond?

Kominek Pond is owned by MNDNR-Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kominek Pond built?

Kominek Pond was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Kominek Pond?

Kominek Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kominek Pond?

Kominek Pond has a dam height of 10 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 Kominek Pond last inspected?

Kominek Pond was last inspected on August 10, 2017. 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.