Loberg Pond

Little Elk River-TR· Morrison, Minnesota· Built 1969· Earth· 10 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Loberg Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 30.9% in MN)
Dam Length372 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge40 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDMN00480

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

Loberg, Betty

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Loberg Pond?

Loberg 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 Loberg Pond?

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

When was Loberg Pond built?

Loberg Pond was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Loberg Pond?

Loberg Pond serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Loberg Pond?

Loberg 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 Loberg Pond last inspected?

Loberg 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.