Hilgenberg Pond dam
Hilgenberg Pond
Hilgenberg Pond, situated in Lakeville, Minnesota, is a private recreational water resource managed by the USDA NRCS. This Earth dam structure, completed in 1976, stands 22 feet tall and spans 335 feet in length, holding a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet within its 3-acre surface area. The pond's primary purpose is for recreation, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy its tranquil surroundings.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the dam at Hilgenberg Pond is classified as having a significant hazard potential, although its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in October 2017. The pond's spillway is uncontrolled, and its maximum discharge capacity is 121 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan details are not currently available, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource for future generations of enthusiasts.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hilgenberg Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Vermillion River Near Empire | 42 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Fort Snelling State Park | 6,620 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River Near Jordan | 11,800 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At St. Paul | 18,100 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Below L&D #2 At Hastings | 17,800 cfs | → |
| Shingle Creek At Queen Ave In Minneapolis | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hilgenberg Pond.
Boat launches
- 195th Street West Lakeville
- Crystal Lake Road East 60, Burnsville
- Townline Avenue 14193, Shakopee
- Townline Avenue 14554, Shakopee
- East Cedar Lake Drive 24628, Scott County
- Chalet Road Bloomington
Campgrounds
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Track Hilgenberg Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Hilgenberg Pond
Where does the data for Hilgenberg Pond come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hilgenberg Pond.