Vangsness Pond
Key Takeaway
Vangsness Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 68.4% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 649 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00466 |
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
Vangsness, Charles
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vangsness Pond?
Vangsness 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 Vangsness Pond?
Vangsness Pond is owned by Vangsness, Charles (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vangsness Pond built?
Vangsness Pond was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Vangsness Pond?
Vangsness 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 Vangsness Pond?
Vangsness Pond has a dam height of 23 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 Vangsness Pond last inspected?
Vangsness Pond was last inspected on August 12, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.