Henricks Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Henricks Pond, located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, is a private earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Mississippi River.


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Summary

Completed in 1958, this dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 212 feet, with a storage capacity of 16.1 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of Henricks Pond is flood risk reduction, it also serves as a critical water resource in the region, with a drainage area of 0.31 square miles.

Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Henricks Pond has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in December 2015. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the risk of flooding in the area. The risk assessment for Henricks Pond is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding communities and water resources.

Overall, Henricks Pond is a vital infrastructure asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts, providing valuable flood risk reduction and water storage capabilities in the region. As a privately owned structure with state regulation and inspection, it serves as a key component of the water management system along the Mississippi River, contributing to the overall resilience and sustainability of the area's water resources in the face of a changing climate.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

212

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

MISSISSIPPI RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

0.31

Nid Storage

16.1

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.