Hesse F Pond
Hesse F Pond is an earth dam located in Carver County, Minnesota, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hesse F Pond
The primary purpose of Hesse F Pond is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Hesse Farm Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Minnesota River-tr near Shakopee.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Nearest City | Shakopee |
| River/Stream | Minnesota River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.81835, -93.56236 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Hesse Farm Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00312 |
| Federal ID | MN00312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |