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BATZLI POND

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March 23, 2025


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Batzli Pond, also known as Batzli F Pond, is a privately owned water resource located in Chaska, Minnesota. Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam structure serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a primary purpose of providing habitat for aquatic life in the Chaska Creek-TR watershed. The pond has a height of 9 feet and a length of 150 feet, with a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres.

Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Batzli Pond is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and environmental impact are in compliance with state standards. The dam's hazard potential is classified as low, with a fair condition assessment as of August 2013. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the pond is monitored for any potential risks and managed accordingly. Despite its modest size, Batzli Pond plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem and contributing to the overall water resource management in Carver County, Minnesota.

Year_Completed 1969
Dam_Height 7
River_Or_Stream CHASKA CREEK-TR
Dam_Length 150
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 11
Drainage_Area 0.1
Nid_Storage 82
Structural_Height 9
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 9
       

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