Little Hill Pond
Little Hill Pond is an earth dam located in Aitkin County, Minnesota, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Little Hill Pond
The primary purpose of Little Hill 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 Mndnr-fisheries And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Little Hill River-tr near Hill City.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Aitkin |
| Nearest City | Hill City |
| River/Stream | Little Hill River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.01177, -93.70513 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR-Fisheries and Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00717 |
| Federal ID | MN00717 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |