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HUNTER-SPRENGER POOLING AGREEMENT

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March 24, 2025


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The Hunter-Sprenger Pooling Agreement is a privately owned dam located in Elba, Minnesota, along the Whitewater River. Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 325 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 16.9 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement are in place to manage its operations effectively.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in 2017. The dam poses a moderate risk, prompting the need for risk management measures to mitigate potential issues. With a designated emergency action plan (EAP) yet to be prepared, there is room for improvement in ensuring the safety and security of the surrounding area in the event of a dam failure. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the ongoing maintenance and risk assessment efforts for this essential piece of infrastructure.

Year_Completed 1962
Dam_Height 23
River_Or_Stream WHITEWATER RIVER-TR
Dam_Length 325
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Drainage_Area 0.3
Nid_Storage 16.9
Structural_Height 26
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 26
       

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