Ninefeldt Pool
Ninefeldt Pool is an earth dam located in Carlton County, Minnesota, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ninefeldt Pool
The primary purpose of Ninefeldt Pool is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ninefeldt, Ernest (private). It impounds the Moose Horn River W Branch near Barnum.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2017.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Nearest City | Barnum |
| River/Stream | Moose Horn River W Branch |
| Coordinates | 46.54258, -92.73354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ninefeldt, Ernest |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00288 |
| Federal ID | MN00288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |