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Mans Pond, also known as Mission Creek Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Pine City, Minnesota. 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_Height | 11 |
River_Or_Stream | MISSION CREEK |
Dam_Length | 400 |
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 |