Kass-morgan Group Farm Pond
Kass-morgan Group Farm Pond is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Minnesota, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kass-morgan Group Farm Pond
The primary purpose of Kass-morgan Group Farm 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 Foley, Jerald & Katherine (private). It impounds the Cottonwood River-tr near Lamberton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 05/19/2021.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Lamberton |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood River-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.23802, -95.68217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Foley, Jerald & Katherine |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN00844 |
| Federal ID | MN00844 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |