Rain Pond, located in Fillmore County, Minnesota, is a privately owned earth dam structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1967.
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The primary purpose of Rain Pond is listed as "Other," with a storage capacity of 15.4 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. The dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 243 feet, providing essential water resource management for Mahoney Creek-TR.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Rain Pond is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced for safety and compliance. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. Although the risk assessment categorizes Rain Pond as moderate, the structure meets guidelines for emergency action planning and risk management measures. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the vital role Rain Pond plays in maintaining water levels and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
243 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
MAHONEY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
15.4 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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303cfs |
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472cfs |
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|
209cfs |
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264cfs |
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|
13700cfs |
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|
85cfs |