Krueger-Gregoire Farm Pond, located in Amiret, Lyon County, Minnesota, is a privately owned flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Ecological and Water Resources.
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Built in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet with a structural height of 34 feet and a length of 293 feet. It provides a storage capacity of 24.2 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Cottonwood River.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in March 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 8 years. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with an unlisted drainage area of 0.2 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 206 cubic feet per second. Overall, the Krueger-Gregoire Farm Pond serves as a critical infrastructure for managing floods in the region and warrants continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential inundation events.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
293 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
COTTONWOOD RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
24.2 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
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