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Jeffers Fish Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Located in Savage, Minnesota, Jeffers Fish Pond is a privately owned Earth dam that was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

The primary purpose of this structure is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, offering a habitat for aquatic life in the area. With a dam height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 613 acre-feet, this pond plays a crucial role in maintaining the local ecosystem.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jeffers Fish Pond has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 40 feet, helps regulate water levels in the pond. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, the pond continues to provide valuable environmental benefits to the region, including flood control and wildlife conservation.

Situated in Scott County, Minnesota, Jeffers Fish Pond is part of the TR-PIKES LAKE watershed and falls under the jurisdiction of the St. Paul District. While the pond has not been rated for its condition, it remains a vital resource for the community and reflects the importance of private initiatives in managing water resources and promoting biodiversity.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

120

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TR-PIKES LAKE

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.88

Nid Storage

613

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       

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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.