Sheehan-stork Pond
Sheehan-stork Pond is an earth dam located in Wabasha County, Minnesota, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sheehan-stork Pond
The primary purpose of Sheehan-stork Pond 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 Fosmo, Jeffrey & Kathy (private). It impounds the Snake Creek-tr near Weaver.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/26/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wabasha |
| Nearest City | Weaver |
| River/Stream | Snake Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.25504, -92.03253 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 565 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Fosmo, Jeffrey & Kathy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00439 |
| Federal ID | MN00439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |