Holman Clear Water Pond, located in Itasca, Minnesota, is a private water resource built on an old railroad line for 20th-century mining trains.
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Managed by MAGNETATION, this pond serves as a tailings storage facility with a dam height of 49 feet and a length of 1100 feet. Completed in 2012, it has a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 35 acres.
The pond is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with a low hazard potential and no rated condition assessment. Despite being privately owned, it is subject to state jurisdiction and permitting requirements. Holman Clear Water Pond is situated near the Swan River and is part of the St. Paul District, with Congressman Pete Stauber representing the area. Its purpose primarily revolves around tailings storage, contributing to the local water management and resource conservation efforts.
With an emphasis on safety and compliance, this water management structure plays a crucial role in environmental protection and sustainable resource utilization in the region. As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Holman Clear Water Pond stands as a testament to responsible resource management practices and the importance of regulatory oversight in safeguarding our precious water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
2012 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
49 |
River Or Stream |
SWAN RIVER-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
360 |
Structural Height |
49 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
49 |
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|
63cfs |
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|
639cfs |
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|
1010cfs |
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|
533cfs |