Highum Pond, located in Rushford, Minnesota, was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This earth dam structure on the TR-Root River serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, and providing a habitat for small fish or livestock. The pond has a storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 5 acre-feet and a surface area of 1 acre.

The dam is 30 feet high with a length of 360 feet, and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 35 feet. Despite the low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition of the dam is currently not rated. The structure is privately owned and is not regulated by the state, with no inspection or enforcement agencies involved. Highum Pond is a valuable asset for flood risk reduction in the area, providing essential protection for the community of Rushford and the surrounding Fillmore County.