Kugler Pond dam
Kugler Pond
Kugler Pond, located in Otter Tail, Minnesota, is a privately owned fish and wildlife pond that was completed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS. With a dam height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, this Earth dam serves as a crucial habitat for local wildlife and a recreational spot for visitors. The pond is situated in a tributary to the Wing River, providing a unique ecosystem for aquatic life in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Kugler Pond is not regulated by the state of Minnesota and has a low hazard potential. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 12 feet, allowing for the safe release of excess water. The pond's condition is currently not rated, and there are no emergency action plans prepared for this structure. With a moderate risk assessment rating and no associated locks or gates, Kugler Pond remains a peaceful and natural sanctuary for both wildlife and visitors to enjoy.
With its serene location and focus on conservation, Kugler Pond stands as a testament to the importance of preserving water resources for both ecological and recreational purposes. As a fish and wildlife pond, it plays a vital role in supporting biodiversity in the area and provides a tranquil setting for outdoor activities. Despite its minimal regulatory oversight, the pond maintains a low hazard potential and serves as a valuable asset to the community.
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 Kugler Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail River Near Elizabeth | 341 cfs | → |
| Long Prairie River At Long Prairie | 169 cfs | → |
| Otter Tail River Bl Orwell D Nr Fergus Falls | 525 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River At Nimrod | 343 cfs | → |
| Straight River Near Park Rapids | 46 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River Near Pillager | 1,120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kugler Pond.
Boat launches
- East Sandy Beach Drive Northeast 96, Douglas County
- North Lake Miltona Drive Northeast 2540, Douglas County
- Park Irene Drive Northeast 5112, Douglas County
- Douglas County
- Lake Ida East Boat Ramp
- Lake Shore Drive Battle Lake
Campgrounds
- Inspiration Point At Twin Oaks
- Lake Adley Park
- Glendalough State Park Canoe Campsite
- Lake Carlos Sate Park - Horse Camp
- Glendalough State Park
- Glendalough State Park Campground
Fishing spots
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Track Kugler Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Kugler Pond
Where does the data for Kugler 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 Kugler Pond.