Mans Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mans Pond, also known as Mission Creek Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Pine City, Minnesota.


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Summary

Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a length of 400 feet. With a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet and a surface area of 60 acres, Mans Pond serves a variety of purposes and is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

The dam's primary purpose is listed as 'Other' and it is classified as a buttress-type earth dam. Despite being considered low hazard potential with fair condition assessment, the risk assessment for Mans Pond rates it as moderate (3). The dam has seen its last inspection in June 2019 and is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the MNDNR EWR.

Located on Mission Creek, Mans Pond's spillway type is uncontrolled with unlisted outlet gates. The dam has no associated structures and is not under the jurisdiction of any federal agency. With its unique design and ecological significance, Mans Pond stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management in Minnesota.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

MISSION CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

60

Drainage Area

10

Nid Storage

600

Structural Height

12

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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.