Johnson Pond-Todd dam
Johnson Pond-Todd
Johnson Pond-Todd is a private-owned dam located in Todd County, Minnesota, serving as a fish and wildlife pond as well as a recreational area. Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 12 feet and a length of 450 feet, provides a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet and covers a drainage area of 4.34 square miles. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Situated in the city of Randall, Johnson Pond-Todd is a tributary to the Little Elk River and falls under the jurisdiction of the St. Paul District. With uncontrolled spillways and outlets, the dam has not been rated for its condition and does not have an emergency action plan in place. Despite its lack of regulatory oversight, the dam continues to provide essential environmental benefits and recreational opportunities for the local community.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Johnson Pond-Todd offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems. With its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitats, this dam serves as a vital link in the local ecosystem while also providing a recreational space for residents and visitors. As efforts to monitor and assess the dam's condition continue, it stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in safeguarding both wildlife and human communities.
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 Johnson Pond-Todd -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing River Near Pillager | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Long Prairie River At Long Prairie | 163 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Brainerd | 2,480 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Royalton | 3,920 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River At Nimrod | 333 cfs | → |
| Sauk River Near St. Cloud | 497 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Johnson Pond-Todd.
Boat launches
- Dogwood Road Morrison County
- Pillager Dam Road Cass County
- Forest Road 12950, Morrison County
- South Pillager Lake Drive Southwest Cass County
- Sleepy Hollow Road Crow Wing County
- 25th Avenue Southwest Sylvan
Campgrounds
- Crow Wing River - Alice B. Marsh
- Crow Wing River - Peter Card
- Clarissa City Park Campground
- Deparcq Woods Military - Camp Ripley
- Dower Lake Recreation Area
- Dower Lake Rec Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The 25-Acre Island Just South Of Brainerd To Roscoe Island
- Blanchard Dam To Ends One Mile Downstream From The Southern Village Boundary Of Rice
- The Discharge Of The Flood Diversion Channel To Riverton
- The Beaver Islands At St. Cloud To The Confluence Of The Clearwater River
Track Johnson Pond-Todd 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 Johnson Pond-Todd
Where does the data for Johnson Pond-Todd 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 Johnson Pond-Todd.