Mack Pond

Yellow Medicine River-TR· Lincoln, Minnesota· Built 1958· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Mack Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 66.3% in MN)
Dam Length320 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage3 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
Year Modified2014
NID IDMN00473

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: March 15, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Leibfried, Kevin & Judy

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mack Pond?

Mack 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 Mack Pond?

Mack Pond is owned by Leibfried, Kevin & Judy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mack Pond built?

Mack Pond was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Mack Pond?

Mack 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 Mack Pond?

Mack Pond has a dam height of 22 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 Mack Pond last inspected?

Mack Pond was last inspected on March 15, 2016. 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.