Perkins Pond

DAGGETT BROOK· Crow Wing, Minnesota· Built 1975· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Perkins Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 16.2% in MN)
Dam Length120 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Max Discharge7 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDMN00827

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: November 17, 2008
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Perkins, Richard

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Perkins Pond?

Perkins 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 Perkins Pond?

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

When was Perkins Pond built?

Perkins 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 Perkins Pond?

Perkins 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 Perkins Pond?

Perkins Pond has a dam height of 8 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 Perkins Pond last inspected?

Perkins Pond was last inspected on November 17, 2008. 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.