Jordan Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Jordan Pond, located in Kellogg, Minnesota, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Zumbro River.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 450 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 18.6 acre-feet. While primarily serving the purpose of flood risk reduction, Jordan Pond is also regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.

Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Jordan Pond has a moderate risk rating due to its location within the 0.2 square mile drainage area of the Zumbro River. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlets, with no associated locks for flow control. The surrounding area is under the jurisdiction of the MNDNR EWR, with enforcement and permitting responsibilities falling under state agencies. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Jordan Pond as a crucial infrastructure that plays a vital role in managing flood risks and protecting the local ecosystem along the Zumbro River.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

ZUMBRO RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

18.6

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.