Kaylor F Pond dam
Kaylor F Pond
Kaylor F Pond, located in Cass County, Minnesota, is a privately owned water resource managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This Earth dam, completed in 1973, serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a design height of 15 feet and a length of 360 feet. With a storage capacity of 148 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.3 square miles, the pond plays a vital role in water management in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Kaylor F Pond is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The pond has a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures. With a maximum discharge capacity of 450 cubic feet per second, the pond helps regulate water flow in the May Lake Creek-TR watershed.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in the area, Kaylor F Pond provides valuable storage and flood control benefits while also supporting wildlife habitat and recreational activities. Its location near Walker, Minnesota, makes it a significant feature in the local landscape and a crucial resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices.
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 Kaylor F Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Straight River Near Park Rapids | 45 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Bemidji | 264 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River At Nimrod | 349 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Grand Rapids | 580 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Brainerd | 2,630 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River Near Pillager | 1,060 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kaylor F Pond.
Boat launches
- Railroad Avenue Walker
- Shingobee Road Northwest Cass County
- Heartland Trail Cass County
- Paul Bunyan Trail Hubbard County
- Stony Point Camp Road Northwest 3204, Cass County
- Ten Mile Access Road Cass County
Campgrounds
- Akeley City Campground & Park
- Stony Point
- Stony Point Campground
- Gulch Lake Campground
- Mantrap Lake Campground
- Mantrap Lake - Paul Bunyan State Forest
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Cass Lake To Lake Winnibigoshish
- The Otter Tail Powerplant To Allen's Bay
- The Outlet Of Lake Itasca To The Iron Bridge Of County Road 7
- The Iron Bridge Of County Road 7 To Lake Bemidji
- Lake Winnigigoshish To Blackwater Lake
- The Discharge Of The Flood Diversion Channel To Riverton
Track Kaylor F Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kaylor F Pond
Where does the data for Kaylor 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 Kaylor F Pond.