Hilgenberg Pond
Hilgenberg Pond is an earth dam located in Scott County, Minnesota, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hilgenberg Pond
The primary purpose of Hilgenberg Pond is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Hilgenberg, Eric (private). It impounds the Minnesota River-tr near Lakeville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 03/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Lakeville |
| River/Stream | Minnesota River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.67899, -93.32186 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 121 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Hilgenberg, Eric |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00838 |
| Federal ID | MN00838 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |