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Irons Pool is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Pine, Minnesota, near Taylor Falls. Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam structure stands at 9 feet high and spans 200 feet in length. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 47 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 29 acres and draining an area of 0.89 square miles.
The dam on Irons Pool is designed with a spillway type classified as "Uncontrolled," with a spillway width of 90 feet and a maximum discharge of 393 cubic feet per second. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this structure indicates a moderate level of risk. With no official condition assessment rating available, the dam's overall condition is labeled as "Not Rated." Although it is not regulated by the state, the pond serves as a valuable habitat for local wildlife and contributes to the conservation efforts in the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Irons Pool to be an intriguing example of a privately owned reservoir designed for fish and wildlife purposes in Minnesota. With its tranquil setting along Zimbrick Brook and its contribution to the local ecosystem, this Earth dam structure represents a harmonious balance between human intervention and environmental conservation. While the risk level associated with the dam is moderate, the low hazard potential and the lack of state regulation suggest a relatively stable and safe environment for both the wildlife and the surrounding community.
Year_Completed | 1966 |
Dam_Height | 9 |
River_Or_Stream | ZIMBRICK BROOK |
Dam_Length | 200 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 29 |
Hydraulic_Height | 9 |
Drainage_Area | 0.89 |
Nid_Storage | 120 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 9 |
TIMBER CREEK NEAR MARSHALLTOWN | 46cfs |
WAPSIPINICON RIVER NEAR TRIPOLI | 170cfs |
WINNEBAGO RIVER AT MASON CITY | 425cfs |
SALT CREEK NEAR ELBERON | 72cfs |
LITTLE CEDAR RIVER NEAR IONIA | 229cfs |
CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY | 487cfs |
TURKEY RIVER AT SPILLVILLE | 120cfs |