Biermaier Pond dam
Biermaier Pond
Biermaier Pond, also known as Biermaier Dam, is a private water resource located in Philbrook, Minnesota. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and serves as a vital structure on Turtle Creek. Built in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a length of 200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Biermaier Pond plays a crucial role in water management in Todd County. Its moderate risk level is closely monitored through regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in August 2017. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its operational efficiency, ensuring the safety of surrounding areas during periods of high discharge.
Despite its private ownership, Biermaier Pond serves as a key infrastructure for flood control and water storage in the region. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam continues to play a significant role in maintaining water resources and climate resilience in Todd County, Minnesota.
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 Biermaier Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Prairie River At Long Prairie | 174 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River Near Pillager | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Royalton | 5,070 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Brainerd | 3,260 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River At Nimrod | 354 cfs | → |
| Sauk River Near St. Cloud | 587 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Biermaier Pond.
⚓ Boat launches
- Dogwood Road Morrison County
- Forest Road 12950, Morrison County
- Todd County
- County Road 102 16243, Todd County
- 181st Avenue 19470, Todd County
- Pillager Dam Road Cass County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Clarissa City Park Campground
- Lake Pepin Public Access
- Dower Lake Recreation Area
- Dower Lake Rec Area
- Deparcq Woods Military - Camp Ripley
- Crow Wing River - Peter Card
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Track Biermaier Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Biermaier Pond
Where does the data for Biermaier 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 Biermaier Pond.