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HOEHNE BROS. POND

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March 19, 2025


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Hoehne Bros. Pond, located in Olmsted County, Minnesota, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, designed to reduce flood risks in the area. The dam stands at 28 feet high with a structural height of 35 feet and a length of 200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 1.1 square miles and a maximum discharge of 1800 cubic feet per second, the pond serves as a crucial flood control measure for the Zumbro River-TR watershed.

Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' Division of Ecological and Water Resources, Hoehne Bros. Pond has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. While the dam's hazard potential is relatively low, a moderate risk assessment indicates that there is still room for improvement in terms of risk management measures. The pond does not have controlled spillways or outlet gates, relying instead on uncontrolled spillways for excess water release.

Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Hoehne Bros. Pond to be a valuable asset in the region's flood risk reduction efforts. With its strategic location along the Zumbro River-TR and its capacity to store excess water during heavy rainfall events, the pond plays a crucial role in protecting surrounding communities and infrastructure from potential flood damage. Ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ensure that the dam remains in a safe and functional condition for continued flood risk reduction efforts in the area.

Year_Completed 1973
Dam_Height 28
River_Or_Stream ZUMBRO RIVER-TR
Dam_Length 200
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Drainage_Area 1.1
Nid_Storage 105
Structural_Height 35
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 35
       




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