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Fitting Bros Fish Pond, also known as Fittings Fish Pond, is a privately owned water resource nestled in the picturesque city of Houston, Minnesota. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam was completed in 1967 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, while also serving other functions such as fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, and recreation. The dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, offering a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.95 square miles.
Located in T104 R7 S24, the Fitting Bros Fish Pond spans 286 feet in length and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1138 cubic feet per second, this water resource plays a crucial role in managing flood risk in the region. Despite its significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fitting Bros Fish Pond stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable dam infrastructure in safeguarding our natural environment and communities against the impacts of changing weather patterns and increasing water-related risks.
Year_Completed | 1967 |
Dam_Height | 28 |
River_Or_Stream | MONEY CREEK,OFFSTREAM |
Dam_Length | 286 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Hydraulic_Height | 28 |
Drainage_Area | 0.95 |
Nid_Storage | 25 |
Structural_Height | 29 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 29 |