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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.
Year_Completed | 1966 |
Dam_Height | 12 |
River_Or_Stream | TRIBUTARY TO LITTLE ELK RIVER |
Dam_Length | 450 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Drainage_Area | 4.34 |
Nid_Storage | 63 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 12 |
WATONWAN RIVER NEAR GARDEN CITY | 133cfs |
LITTLE COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR COURTLAND | 40cfs |
DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON | 65cfs |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT MORTON | 1170cfs |
COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR NEW ULM | 334cfs |
REDWOOD RIVER NEAR REDWOOD FALLS | 79cfs |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT MANKATO | 2930cfs |