Fox Pond
Fox Pond is an earth dam located in Sherburne County, Minnesota, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fox Pond
The primary purpose of Fox Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usfws (federal). It impounds the St. Francis River-tr near Elk River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 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 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.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Sherburne |
| Nearest City | Elk River |
| River/Stream | St. Francis River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.52896, -93.78942 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,950 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USFWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00615 |
| Federal ID | MN00615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |