Richards Pond

Knife River-TR· Kanabec, Minnesota· Built 1967· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Richards Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 41.3% in MN)
Dam Length691 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge485 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDMN00303

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: October 20, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Richards, Loius

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richards Pond?

Richards 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 Richards Pond?

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

When was Richards Pond built?

Richards 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 Richards Pond?

Richards Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Richards Pond?

Richards Pond has a dam height of 12 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 Richards Pond last inspected?

Richards Pond was last inspected on October 20, 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.