Henry Pond Reservoir Levels

Henry Pond, located in Farmington, Minnesota, is a private water resource managed by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam structure was completed in 1976 and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a capacity of 60 acre-feet of storage. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, with a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2016.

Owned by a private entity, Henry Pond is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 200 feet, impounding the Vermillion River-TR. With a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 0.5 square miles, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 66 cubic feet per second.

While the risk assessment for Henry Pond is moderate, the emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparedness remain unclear. The dam's associated structures are listed as none, and the last inspection in 2016 deemed the condition satisfactory. Water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area can appreciate Henry Pond for its recreational value and contribution to the local ecosystem.