Ferdi Anderson F Pond dam
Ferdi Anderson F Pond
Ferdi Anderson F Pond in Clearwater County, Minnesota, is a privately owned earth dam structure built in 1973 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a height of 14 feet, a length of 250 feet, and a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Managed by the USDA NRCS, the dam is designed to regulate the flow of the Clearwater River-TR and is subject to state regulations and inspections by MNDNR EWR.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Ferdi Anderson F Pond is considered to have a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and its emergency action plan status is unknown. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the structure is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 100 cubic feet per second. Located in the city of Roland, this earth dam serves as a vital resource for water storage and management in the region, contributing to the overall resilience of the local water infrastructure.
As a part of the Omaha District, Ferdi Anderson F Pond is a key component of the water management system in Clearwater County. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock maintenance, and supporting local ecosystems. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of structures like Ferdi Anderson F Pond in ensuring sustainable water management practices and maintaining the resilience of our natural environment in the face of changing climate patterns.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Ferdi Anderson F Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lake River Near Red Lake | 208 cfs | → |
| Lost River At Oklee | 44 cfs | → |
| Red Lake River At High Landing Nr Goodridge | 300 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Bemidji | 246 cfs | → |
| Clearwater River At Plummer | 91 cfs | → |
| Judicial Ditch 64 Near Mentor | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ferdi Anderson F Pond.
Boat launches
- Reservation Hwy 36 Clearwater County
- Lasley Road Beltrami County
- Mn 1; Mn 89 Clearwater County
- Mn 1; Mn 89 Beltrami County
- Polk County
- Mckenzie Road Red Lake
Campgrounds
- Clearbrook City Park
- Bagley City Park Campground
- Tilberg Park
- Spring Lake City Park
- Fosston City Campground
- Oklee City Park North
Fishing spots
Track Ferdi Anderson F Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Ferdi Anderson F Pond
Where does the data for Ferdi Anderson F Pond come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Ferdi Anderson F Pond.