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JOHNSON POND

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March 20, 2025


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Johnson Pond, located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, is a privately owned dam managed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at 26 feet tall and spans 272 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 32.1 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of "Other" and falls under the category of low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of April 2018.

The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge of 180 cubic feet per second. Despite its modest size, Johnson Pond plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem as it regulates the flow of Spring Creek-TR. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality and safety. Overall, Johnson Pond stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in maintaining ecological balance and safeguarding against potential hazards in the face of climate change.

Year_Completed 1958
Dam_Height 23
River_Or_Stream SPRING CREEK-TR
Dam_Length 272
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Drainage_Area 0.4
Nid_Storage 32.1
Structural_Height 26
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 26
       




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