Prestorious F Pond
Key Takeaway
Prestorious F Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 53.5% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 524 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 148 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00413 |
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
Pestorious, Gerlad
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Prestorious F Pond?
Prestorious 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 Prestorious F Pond?
Prestorious F Pond is owned by Pestorious, Gerlad (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prestorious F Pond built?
Prestorious F 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 Prestorious F Pond?
Prestorious F Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Prestorious F Pond?
Prestorious F Pond has a dam height of 16 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 Prestorious F Pond last inspected?
Prestorious F Pond was last inspected on April 3, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.