Linder F Pond
Key Takeaway
Linder F Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 41.3% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 272 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00833 |
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
Linder, Ernest
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Linder F Pond?
Linder 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 Linder F Pond?
Linder F Pond is owned by Linder, Ernest (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Linder F Pond built?
Linder F 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 Linder F Pond?
Linder 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 Linder F Pond?
Linder F Pond has a dam height of 12 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 Linder F Pond last inspected?
Linder F Pond was last inspected on October 20, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.