Seeger Group Pond

Red Lake River-TR· Red Lake, Minnesota· Built 1972· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Seeger Group Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 93.1% in MN)
Dam Length1,150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage439 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge3,839 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDMN00145

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 10, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Seeger, Wallace

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Seeger Group Pond?

Seeger Group 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 Seeger Group Pond?

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

When was Seeger Group Pond built?

Seeger Group Pond was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Seeger Group Pond?

Seeger Group 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 Seeger Group Pond?

Seeger Group Pond has a dam height of 40 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 Seeger Group Pond last inspected?

Seeger Group Pond was last inspected on June 10, 2015. 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.