Standke Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Anderson Pond-Steele Beaver Lake
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Standke Pond, also known as Myron Strandke Dam, is a privately owned water resource located in Owatonna, Minnesota.
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Summary
Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at a height of 6 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Standke Pond is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing a habitat for various species of aquatic life.
With a surface area of 10 acres and a drainage area of 0.33 square miles, Standke Pond is fed by the Straight River and serves as an offstream reservoir. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 53 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 180 cubic feet per second. Although the hazard potential is rated as low, the overall risk assessment for Standke Pond is considered moderate. Despite its condition being not rated, the pond remains a valuable resource for conservation and wildlife management in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
476 |
Dam Height |
6 |
River Or Stream |
STRAIGHT RIVER, OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.33 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Structural Height |
7 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
7 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Straight River Near Faribault
|
83cfs |
Cedar River Near Austin
|
110cfs |
South Fork Zumbro River At Rochester
|
85cfs |
Minnesota River At Mankato
|
3240cfs |
Le Sueur River Near Rapidan
|
179cfs |
Blue Earth River Near Rapidan
|
328cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Standke Pond