Stoerzinger Pond No. 1
Key Takeaway
Stoerzinger Pond No. 1 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 | 15 ft (taller than 50.4% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00265 |
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
Stoerzinger, Steve
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stoerzinger Pond No. 1?
Stoerzinger Pond No. 1 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 Stoerzinger Pond No. 1?
Stoerzinger Pond No. 1 is owned by Stoerzinger, Steve (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stoerzinger Pond No. 1 built?
Stoerzinger Pond No. 1 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 Stoerzinger Pond No. 1?
Stoerzinger Pond No. 1 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 Stoerzinger Pond No. 1?
Stoerzinger Pond No. 1 has a dam height of 15 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 Stoerzinger Pond No. 1 last inspected?
Stoerzinger Pond No. 1 was last inspected on August 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.