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LANGHORST POND

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March 23, 2025


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Langhorst Pond, located in Moose Lake, Minnesota, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS for purposes beyond flood control. The dam, standing at a height of 11 feet and stretching 261 feet in length, serves as a water resource for the area, with a storage capacity of 367 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 105 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 18 acres and has a drainage area of 2.7 square miles, with a maximum discharge capability of 150 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the MNDNR EWR, Langhorst Pond is classified as a low-hazard structure with satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with regular inspections conducted every 8 years to ensure its safety and functionality. The risk assessment for the pond is moderate, indicating a moderate level of potential risk associated with the structure.

Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate Langhorst Pond for its role in providing water storage and management in the region. With its strategic location along the Portage River-TR and its low-hazard potential, the pond serves as a valuable asset for the community, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring water security for future generations.

Year_Completed 1967
Dam_Height 9
River_Or_Stream PORTAGE RIVER-TR
Dam_Length 261
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 18
Drainage_Area 2.7
Nid_Storage 367
Structural_Height 11
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 11
       

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