Rain Pond

Mahoney Creek-TR· Fillmore, Minnesota· Built 1967· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Rain Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 70.7% in MN)
Dam Length243 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage15 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge108 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDMN00317

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: June 6, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Bernau, David

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rain Pond?

Rain 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 Rain Pond?

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

When was Rain Pond built?

Rain Pond was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Rain Pond?

Rain 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 Rain Pond?

Rain Pond has a dam height of 24 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 Rain Pond last inspected?

Rain Pond was last inspected on June 6, 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.