Morristown Pond
Morristown Pond is a gravity dam located in Rice County, Minnesota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Morristown Pond
The primary purpose of Morristown Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mndnr-ewr (state). It impounds the Cannon River near Morristown.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 124 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 243 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/17/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice |
| Nearest City | Morristown |
| River/Stream | Cannon River |
| Coordinates | 44.22904, -93.43983 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 124 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 243 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MNDNR-EWR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00351 |
| Federal ID | MN00351 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |