Buesgens Pond
Buesgens Pond is an earth dam located in Carver County, Minnesota, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buesgens Pond
The primary purpose of Buesgens 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 Buesgens, Ray (private). It impounds the Chaska Creek-tr near Chaska.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 195 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2016.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Nearest City | Chaska |
| River/Stream | Chaska Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.79655, -93.63568 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Buesgens, Ray |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00837 |
| Federal ID | MN00837 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |