Maxa Pond
Maxa Pond is an earth dam located in Scott County, Minnesota, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Maxa Pond
The primary purpose of Maxa Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maxa, Steve (private). It impounds the Vermillion River-tr near Farmington.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2024.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Farmington |
| River/Stream | Vermillion River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.61432, -93.31339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 182 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maxa, Steve |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00840 |
| Federal ID | MN00840 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |